NATION

The Bite On Teachers

Politicians are fighting for voters' hearts by going after the bad apples in classrooms

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

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

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

Lost In Space (Notebook / The Scoop)

Cash-Poor Moscow Lays Plans to Ground Mir

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

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

LAW

Mothers And Killers (Justice)

A child-murderer wins custody of her son. Does it serve his best interest?

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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

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

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

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

PEOPLE

LETTERS