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Vials of terror

Cover Story | Keeping track of the world's deadly diseases is fast becoming a matter of national security: Defense and medical experts fear that the victory over smallpox-one of the greatest medical achievements of the 20th century-is sowing seeds for its clandestine use in 21st-century germ warfare. And the Bush administration is signaling that it is prepared to stand alone, in the face of an international treaty, to protect U.S. interests

In this issue: "Germ warfare and national security," June 2, 2001

Features

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Reboot or recycle?

National |  Disposing of obsolete computers; multifunction chip combines many gadgets into one; beefing up security

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The death drag

National |  The U.S. may be aborting its economy, credit card rates decline-somewhat, and other business news

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Self (out of) control

National |  Two generations of "doing your own thing" have exploded the American nuclear family

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Neutral or hostile?

National |  As another graduation season arrives, the ACLU and the courts again challenge student-led prayer

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'We must remember'

National |  Recalling the heroes of Omaha Beach, 57 years after World War II's longest day

Dispatches

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Quotables

I took easy classes instead of hard classes, so I could get out in December. L.A. Lakers center (and recent Louisiana State University graduate) Shaquille…

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QuickTakes

CAP & GROAN: Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating celebrated two college graduations this year: A daughter finished law school and a son received a bachelor's…

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Flash Traffic

Political buzz from Washington

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The Buzz

JUMPIN' JEFFORDS: GOP LIBERAL BOLTS HIS PARTY, TURNS SENATE UPSIDE DOWN Tipping the balance The 50-50 Senate hasn't exactly been a juggernaut of lawmaking…

Reviews

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An ever weakening link

Culture |  Have bitter soul-barings become television's last new frontier?

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Must-flee TV

Culture |  The latest Nielsen ratings show that kids prefer adult fare

Voices

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The Apple's polished

A visit to New York was an almost cheery experience

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All things to all men

Finding a worship service during a trip to the theater

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Mailbag

One thing One thing history shouts loud and clear: If you want peace, prepare for war. - John Nickerson, Pensacola, Fla. Informational I really appreciated the…

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Nashville Sally

Here's a task for the White House's faith-based office

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