NATION
The Bite On Teachers
Politicians are fighting for voters' hearts by going after the bad apples in classrooms
Ever Try To Flunk A Bad Teacher?
WORLD
Desperate For Democracy
After years of dictatorship, Nigerians hope the death of Moshood Abiola will usher in a new era
High Time For Tea
Prince William breaks bread--and maybe the ice--with England's most infamous other woman
Joining The Third Way
Germany's Social Democratic candidate hopes that he can win by campaigning down the middle
SOCIETY
Dad Says Two Kids Make A Crowd (Family)
The Landlady Vanishes (Crime)
A posh Manhattan mansion's owner is missing, and all eyes turn to a mother and son with a shady past
Trans Across America
Watch out, Pat Buchanan. Ridiculed for years, transgenders are emerging as the newest group to demand equality
His Just Reward? (Crime)
A quick conviction in the Ennis Cosby case--with thanks to a tabloid
Is It More Than Boys Being Boys? (Family)
Two pop-psychology books offer parents help in handling their sons
PRESS
Buzz Buzz Buzz
Tina Brown gets the whole town talking once again, as she makes a surprise exit from the New Yorker and enters the brave new world where journalism and Hollywood meet
What Price Glory?
Under Tina Brown, the New Yorker was sharp, rude and timely. How come it couldn't make money?
BRIEFING
Notebook: Jul. 20, 1998 (Notebook)
Lost In Space (Notebook / The Scoop)
Cash-Poor Moscow Lays Plans to Ground Mir
Eyes Front! And That Means You, Sir! (Notebook)
A Steak Through The Heart (Notebook)
Milestones Jul. 20, 1998 (Notebook / Milestones)
Eulogy: ROY ROGERS (Notebook / Eulogy)
Meanwhile, On Earth... (Notebook / The Scoop)
Yeltsin Hears Whispers, Rallies the Guard
The Middle East: Frayed U.S. Officials May Say See Ya to Bibi (Notebook / The Scoop)
Frayed U.S. Officials May Say "See Ya" to Bibi
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Talking Race with the President (Essay)
Arguing over old issues, but with a heartening sense of goodwill
Glory Raised High by Horns (The Presidency)
The Marine Band's grand gig has run from Presidents Adams to Clinton
BUSINESS
Click Till You Drop (The Internet Economy)
The Internet has become a shopper's paradise, stocked with everything from wine to cars. Business will never be the same
Heroes Of A Wild And Crazy Stock Ride (The Internet Economy)
The payoff for Net investors has never been greater. But how long can these prices last?
Power Camps
LAW
Mothers And Killers (Justice)
A child-murderer wins custody of her son. Does it serve his best interest?
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Cinema: Diaz-zling! (The Arts / Cinema)
But can Cameron save this gross-out comedy?
Karen Finley (The Arts / Q + A)
Rock Star (The Arts / Show Business)
Comic CHRIS ROCK is gonna tell the truth. And there's nothing you, Bill Clinton or Marion Barry can do about it but sit back and enjoy it
Television: Teletubbies Revealed (The Arts / Television)
Eh-oh! Over the hills and far away is a truly surreal place where Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po play
Cinema: The Mark of Excitement (The Arts / Cinema)
Zorro rides to our rescue with a romantic action movie that has real romance and real action
Music: The Hit Man Of Atlanta (The Arts / Music)
Jermaine Dupri is now the hottest producer in R. and B. But can he cut it as a hard-core rapper?
Books: Why Was He So Evil? (The Arts / Books)
Was it ancestry? Psyche? Sexuality? A brilliant survey of the theories that seek to explain Hitler
Books: Love, Valour, Compassion (The Arts / Books)
Florence Harding was an ambitious and savvy political wife who stood by her man. Hmmm...
Books: Loving Care (The Arts / Books)
A fine romance between a patient and his nurse
Alas, The Movie Misfires (The Arts / Show Business)
YOUR TIME
Pregnant Pacing (Personal Time / Your Health)
A new study encourages women to walk during labor if they'd like. But not all doctors will agree
Tax Cut for Savers (Personal Time / Your Money)
The Roth IRA isn't just for retirement. Here's how it can help you save for a home and for college
You've Got V-Mail! (Personal Time / Your Technology)
Video e-mail is slow and jerky, but it can be loads of fun--here's how to get it on your PC
Your Health: Jul. 20, 1998 (Personal Time / Your Health)
Your Money: Jul. 20, 1998 (Personal Time / Your Money)
Your Technology Jul. 20, 1998 (Personal Time / Your Technology)
SPECIAL SECTION
Business Report: Brushing Up (Time Select / Business Report)
From the boardroom to the back office, Americans are returning to school for quick, practical courses that allow them to keep up with the competition--and with the rapid changes in technology and busi