Vol. 153 No. 16
NATION
Cleveland's program gets mixed grades. Parents are happier, but students may not be learning more. And vouchers may be dividing the city
Ted's Excellent Intentions
A mogul gives out scholarships to fix the system. But it's not that simple
Starr's Last Gasps
After losing to McDougal, the prosecutor is chasing side player Julie Steele. Does this make sense?
In a Contrary State, an Underdog Has His Day (Political Scene)
Bill Bradley finds his voice--and a surprise beachhead in New Hampshire
WAR & TERRORISM
A look inside the Pentagon's battle plan. It's really cool, but is it working?
The Policy Bomb (Kosovo Crisis / The Diplomacy)
A week of gruesome bombing is a haunting overture to NATO's 50th-birthday party
A Winning Debut For the B-2 (Kosovo Crisis / The Military)
A Desperate Fight For a Key Outpost (Kosovo Crisis / The Diplomacy)
HEALTH & MEDICINE
A controversial breast-cancer therapy pits women against insurers
Foods That Fight Cancer (Medicine / In Brief)
SOCIETY
Even as moralists and activists continue to debate homosexuality, many species casually practice it
Most Likely To Succeed (Crime)
Tom and Ethan were the pride of Grant High. Why did they ruin it all with a string of armed robberies?
NOTEBOOK
Kosovo
Clinton's View: NATO Spoke Rashly, Unwisely
Not So Long Ago in a Beltway Not So Far Away
My Manliest Moment
Milestones (Milestones)
For Sale
Senator Clinton?
The First Lady Gets into A New York State of Mind
Idols
Numbers
That's All, Folks
Astronomy
New Real Estate in Space
Philately
Air Wars: Amanpour Strikes Back
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Hidden abroad by their mom, two kids are now snatched back by Dad
A New Generation of Heroes for the Planet
The Great One Skates Away (Appreciation)
Wayne Gretzky dominated hockey from his own unique angles
BUSINESS
The company is on the rebound with a new vision, and an old problem: Coke
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Duke was born 100 years ago. His music is as fresh as it ever was
Ready, Set, Glow! (The Arts / Cinema)
It's almost here. But if you can't wait, here's a look at the new episode in the Star Wars saga
Of Myth And Men (The Arts / Cinema)
A conversation between Bill Moyers and George Lucas on the meaning of the Force and the true theology of Star Wars
A Different Journey (The Arts / Books)
His debut novel was a big success. Can David Guterson do it again?
Ganja Growing in the Tin (The Arts / Books)
Salman Rushdie reimagines Orpheus as a modern rock star, and almost brings it off
Home Movies (The Arts / Short Takes)
UPN Mondays
Joy Behar (The Arts / Q&A)
The Mother, the Son, and the Socialite (The Arts / Short Takes)
By Adrian Havill
Twin Dragons (The Arts / Short Takes)
Directed by Tsui Hark and Ringo Lam
Savion Glover/Downtown "Live Communication" (The Arts / Short Takes)
Variety Arts Theatre, New York City
The Personals (The Arts / Short Takes)
HBO Signature, April 25
A Galactic Guide (The Arts / Cinema)
Like most epic sagas, Star Wars features a complex cast of interrelated characters and colorful creatures. That galaxy far, far away just got a lot more crowded
YOUR TIME
With home values rising, see if you've got the equity to dump private-mortgage insurance
Virtually Fearless (Personal Time / Your Technology)
Do you have fear of flying? I do. A visit to a virtual- reality clinic didn't cure my jitters, but it helped
Fire in the Belly (Personal Time / Your Health)
I thought my heartburn was just a nuisance. Now I know it could lead to a deadly disease
Your Health (Personal Time / Your Health)
Your Money (Personal Time / Your Money)
SPECIAL SECTION
Once a year, on April 22, Earth has its day--a time for us to learn more about what ails the planet. Meet the teachers who help us see the challenges, and a new generation that's responding
A Flight for Peace Begins in a Birdhouse (Heroes For The Planet / Earth Day Special)
DAN ALON, NADER AL KHATEEB
Don't Mess Around with The Toxic Crusaders (Heroes For The Planet / Earth Day Special)
NEVADA DOVE, FABIOLA TOSTADO, MARIA PEREZ
Litterbugs! This Kid Is Out to Clean Up the Town (Heroes For The Planet / Earth Day Special)
WILL VINSON
Welcome to Class and Watch Out for the Deer (Heroes For The Planet / Earth Day Special)
BARBARA KEARNS
Lost In Cyberspace (Heroes For The Planet / Earth Day Special)
The World Wide Web offers an education, but watch where you're going
The Web's Wild World (Heroes For The Planet / Earth Day Special)
CLICK HERE
Mr. Earth Day Gets Ready to Rumble (Heroes For The Planet / Earth Day Special)
DENIS HAYES
Is Al Gore a Hero Or a Traitor? (Heroes For The Planet / Earth Day Special)