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January 23, 2002 - January 29, 2002 | Issue 38•02

Peace Activist Has To Admit Barrett .50 Caliber Sniper Rifle Is Pretty Cool

BURLINGTON, VT—Despite his staunch opposition to the National Rifle Association and U.S. military operations in Afghanistan, peace activist Paul Robinson conceded Monday that the Barrett .50 caliber sniper rifle is "pretty damn...

Developmentally Disabled Senator Wants To Be Treated Like Any Other Lawmaker

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | News

WASHINGTON, DC—When he was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2000, Sen. Freddy Rigby (D-NE) knew he had a tough road ahead of him.... more»
Antique Dealer Sick Of Appraising Smurf Collections

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | News

DULUTH, MN—Milton Jarry, an antique dealer with 29 years of experience buying and selling rare collectibles and furnishings, announced Monday that... more»
Weekend With Boyfriend's Parents Explains A Lot

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | News

ROCK HILL, SC—According to Julia Wasson, meeting Miriam and Karl Loftus, parents of her boyfriend Jay, "explained so much." more»
Howie Long Expresses Desire To Direct Radio Shack Spots

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | News In Brief

LOS ANGELES— Pondering his next career move, Radio Shack pitchman and former NFL defensive end Howie Long told reporters Monday that he is... more»
Receptionist Takes Leave Of Absence Citing Dehydration, Exhaustion

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | News In Brief

QUINCY, IL— Citing "dehydration and exhaustion," a spokesperson for Andrea Conklin announced Monday that the Quincy dental receptionist will take... more»
Consumer Reports Rates Self 'Excellent'

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | News In Brief

NEW YORK— Consumer Reports magazine earned a rating of "excellent" in its special "Consumer Advocacy Magazines" issue, which hit newsstands... more»
Enron Executives Blamed For Missing Employee Donut Fund

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | News In Brief

HOUSTON— The Enron Corp. scandal widened Monday, when The Houston Chronicle reported that top company executives stole nearly $10 from the... more»
Confused Marines Capture Al-Jazeera Leader

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | News In Brief

DOHA, QATAR— In a daring effort to dismantle the vast Arab network, a company of confused Marines raided Al-Jazeera headquarters Monday and... more»
Procter & Gamble Introduces Home Menstruation Test

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | News In Photos
New Michael Landon Biography Resolves Many Unasked Questions

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | News In Photos
Homeless People Shouldn't Make You Feel Sad Like That

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | Commentary

I realize not everybody can make mid-six figures like my husband. But just because you're not as fortunate as others, that doesn't give you the right... more»
Who Do I Have To Blow To Win The Bancroft Prize In American History?

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | Commentary

For the past seven years, I have devoted myself wholly to the task of studying the life of William Howard Taft, becoming, in the process, the world's... more»
Horoscope for the week of January 23, 2002

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | Horoscopes

You will feel an overwhelming sense of embarrassment and relief when you are told by doctors that the malignant-looking growth on your face is a... more»
Ford's $5 Billion Loss

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | Infographic

Last week, Ford reported a $5 billion loss for the fourth quarter of 2001. What steps is the auto giant taking to resore profitability? more»
Top Religious Visions

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | Statshot
American Taliban

issue 3802 | 01.23.02 | What Do You Think?

Debate is raging over the proper punishment for John Walker, the California 20-year-old who fought with the Taliban against the U.S. What do... more»