WORLD

Inside The Hunt For Osama

The Feds have tailed the Saudi and his secret network for years. So why didn't they stop the Africa bombings?

SCIENCE

Archaeology: City Of The Gods (Archaeology)

Who built Teotihuacan? Why did it fall? Thanks to a newly discovered tomb, the secrets of Mexico's ancient metropolis may finally be revealed

SOCIETY

A Politician Comes Out (Behavior)

Michael Huffington, after years of struggle, reveals that he's gay--and starts a new life as a gay activist

SPORT

Let's Go to the Tape

A rash of referee blunders in NFL games has fans pleading for a review of key calls by instant replay

TECHNOLOGY

BRIEFING

College Life (Notebook / The Scoop)

Murder and Pornography Roil the Yale Campus

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

BUSINESS

Acting Up in the Air

As violent, unruly flyers turn the friendly skies into a high-altitude riot, airlines are finally clamping down on air rage

This Place Makes Me Sick

Modern, airtight offices are causing more cases of sick-building syndrome. Just ask Southwest Airlines

EDUCATION

What Johnny Can't Read

Parental protests are only the latest reason teachers shy away from books that might stir controversy

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Cyberpunk Spinmeister (Science Fiction)

With Distraction, Bruce Sterling's fiercely satirical take on America's political future, a cult icon comes into his own

YOUR TIME

Gifts from the IRS (Personal Time / Your Money)

Act before the New Year to take advantage of the Roth IRA and other valuable tax breaks

Miracle Blood (Personal Time / Your Health)

Doctors are using cord blood from babies to save lives. Should you pay to store your baby's?

Her Way and Mine (Personal Time / Your Technology)

I buy top-of-the-line computers. My mom likes to get the cheap ones. What works for you?

SPECIAL SECTION

Quarterly Business Report: Close Call (Time Select / Quarterly Business Report)

The global crisis is no longer getting worse, says TIME's Board of Economists. But real recovery in Asia may take several years

Cinema: Tom Terrific (The Best Of 1998 / Cinema)

The film of the year. A perky new comedy. These are high times for our most versatile star

Cinema: We've Got Their Mail (The Best Of 1998 / Cinema)

While they made the movie, co-stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan traded real e-mail. Some excerpts:

PEOPLE

LETTERS