Trust Me, He Says (Nation/Essay)
In confronting Iraq, George W. Bush is writing a new compact with Americans. A look at the fine print

Harvey's Pittfalls
The SEC chief is digging himself in deeper, with an ill-fated appointment that could cost him his job


Russian to the Core
The hostage debacle over, Vladimir Putin talks tough but still defers too much to the security forces. Is he blinded by his pride?

How the "Great Satan" Became Just Great (Letter From Iran)
Iranians want freedom, but until then American stuff is the next best thing


Some More Spam, Please
Your favorite merchants are serving tasty e-mail offers. But will they get buried in all the trash?


Missing M.D.s (TIME Bonus Section/Generations/Elder Care)
Wanted: more geriatricians to treat the aging

Close Call (TIME Bonus Section/Generations/Turning Point)
Why the former Congresswoman came to champion women's health


After Bali: Waffling

All Settled

Babes in '80s Toyland

Dude, Where's My News? (Notebook/Media Watch)

Let's Go to The Videotape

No Cover For Sharon

Numbers

The Sniper Trail Grows

Verbatim

Letters (Letters)

When Harry Meets SCARY (Movies)
The new Potter is a lot darker and seeks a new audience: older kids

Blinded Me with Science (Books)
Two gripping tales about daring men who went to extremes in the pursuit of nature's secrets

Deeper Shades of Pale (Music)
Paul Barman and Mike Skinner show that white rappers come in a variety of lyrical hues

Eminem's 8 Mile High (Arts/Show Business)
Yes, he can act. In a powerful new film, the rapper brings his signature intensity to the big screen

Seduction at 40,000 Ft. (Television)
Journeys with George reveals the wacky, cheese curl — eating Bush of 2000--and how he beguiled the press

The Sound Track of His Life (Arts/Show Business)
His inspirational acting debut delivers the real Slim Shady. Plus, the CD review

10 Questions for Sean Hannity
Conservative Hannity is co-host of Fox News's Hannity & Colmes, which just over-took CNN's Larry King Live in the ratings. TIME's TV critic James Poniewozik sparred with him about TV and politics


Beyond Cerveza (Personal Time/Lifestyle)

It's A Cinch (Personal Time/Lifestyle)

Moving from Warm and Cozy to Really Hot: Quilts (Personal Time/Lifestyle)

The Unfamily Vacation (Personal Time/Lifestyle)
TRAVEL MERCIES

How Not to Get Sick This Winter (Personal Time/Your Health)
'Tis the season to get the sniffles. There's more to protecting yourself than just getting a flu shot

Your Health (Personal Time/Your Health)

The Return of the Teleputer (Personal Time/Your Technology)
Computer/TVs never caught on their first time around, but HP's new Media Center may be a keeper


Bizarre, Draconian And Disproportionate? (Law)
The Supreme Court will decide whether the three-strikes law should send shoplifters to jail for life

Book Smarts (Living)
Tired of impersonal technology, people are turning to the hands-on craft of bookmaking