Vol. 162 No. 5
NATION
A BIPARTISAN INQUIRY into 9/11 finds intelligence failures that might have been avoided. Two years later, what has been fixed and what is still broken?
Looking For Help In The Wrong Place
U.N. peacekeepers aren't the answer for Iraq. It's still America's war
WORLD
An informant's tip leads U.S. forces to the Hussein brothers. Now the focus is on Saddam
As for the Wife...
Who Will Stop the Killing?
With Bush's credibility on the line, American troops head toward Liberia. But are they ready to assert their power?
HEALTH & MEDICINE
Scientists study it. Doctors recommend it. Millions of Americans--many of whom don't even own crystals--practice it every day. Why? Because meditation works
A Shopper's Guide to Meditation (Health)
If you're interested in pursuing meditation more seriously, there's a whole world of magazines, books and websites to explore. The practice itself comes in many flavors, from the purely spiritual to m
Calming The Mind (Health)
Meditation is an ancient discipline, but scientists have only recently developed tools sophisticated enough to see what goes on in your brain when you do it
SOCIETY
Drug dealers are planting pot farms all over our national parks, and the Park Service is struggling to root them out. TIME goes on a raid
TECHNOLOGY
The industry issues hundreds of subpoenas seeking the names of music pirates. Is yours among them?
NOTEBOOK
Verbatim
The Weapons Israel Missed
Performance Of The Week
A Peace Offering To The CIA
In The Gay Old Summertime
Drugs, Kids And Grownups
Numbers
Milestones
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
The U.S. is on the move again around the globe, and it's about time
BUSINESS
Forget sweatshops. U.S. companies are now shifting high-wage work overseas, especially to India
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
America has long been a source of inspiration for artists around the globe. But at the moment, when U.S. power is unmatched, the view of America from abroad seems suddenly darker and more caustic. A s
The Professional Jerk (Movies)
How the American Pie lowlife became a cult hero
A Rose Without Thorns? (Television)
On her new reality series, Roseanne Barr wants very much to become nice--and a TV star again
The New Deal Steed (Movies)
Seabiscuit is the sentimental, but not mawkish, story of the no-hope horse who gave everyone hope
YOUR TIME
Mountain biking is a rugged, risky sport. Improved gear is making it safer
Digital And Disposable (Lifestyle)
Almost Too Cool For Feet (Lifestyle)
Phone Pants (Lifestyle)
Hurricane Warning (Money)
Insurers quietly added deductibles in coastal areas. Better check your policy
Runaway ID Theft (Money)
Rate Shock (Money)
Nuts (And Fiber) To High Cholesterol (Health)
Who needs statin drugs when you've got the grocery store?
Just A Scoop? (Health)
Osteoarthritis: Not Just For Women (Health)
Test Grade? (Health)
PEOPLE
10 Questions For Ted Kennedy (Interview)