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Considers the reaction of the United States military to a broad proposal to ban anti-personnel land mines by President Bill Clinton. The concerns among US Army Green Berets and US Navy Seals over the proposal stripping of livesaving weapon from their webbed belts; The grenade-size explosive called the pursuit denial munition.

Presents a photograph of Prince William of Great Britain, son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Wales. The question as to how William will reign, as a traditional monarch or a queen of hearts.

Reviews the concert of Garth Brooks that was held in Central Park in New York City in August 1997.

Focuses on cigarette maker Philip Morris' creation of its own record label. Retail chains that have produced their own compact discs (CD) and sold them at their checkout counters; The CDs being profitable; Morris' record label Woman Thing Music related to the advertising slogan for its Virginia Slims brand of cigarettes; Martha Byrne featured on the label's debut album, due in the spring of 1997; Criticism of the label's creation.

Opinion. Contends that the new nonfiction book `Sleepers' written by Lorenzo Carcaterra purports to tell the truth, but that the prose is preposterous. Self-described true story of growing up in Hell's Kitchen and eventual incarceration in a New York correctional facility for boys where they were prey to sadistic guards; How much Hollywood has paid for the film rights.

Describes how Jim Sheridan's `In the Name of the Father' is being received in Britain, where people have lived with the Guilford Four for 20 years. The Gerry Conlon story; Stars Daniel Day-Lewis and Emma Thompson; Although not a documentary, Sheridan attacked for needlessly distorting the facts of the case; Sheridan's intention to show a son's changing relationship with his father; Comments from members of the Conlon family.

Briefly profiles Janet Regan, 40, the editor who brought both Rush Limbaugh and Howard Stern between hard covers for publisher Simon & Schuster. Her earlier successes for Kathy Lee Gifford and Hollywood executive Dawn Steel; Her comment that some of Stern's material bothered her; Her background at the `Enquirer,' `Geraldo!' and `Entertainment Tonight'; Her comments on her ongoing nasty divorce.

Claims the big, bold fashion statement hot this summer is Native American jewelry, anything from a pair of earrings to '40s concha belts. Hit 1990 film `Dances with Wolves' brought Native American culture into sharp visual focus; Rappers, rockers and MTV decked out in silver and bone; Back to the earth, back to nature movement; Tradition from Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and Santo Domingo; Images used; International customers; Stability.

Profiles Joshua Waitzkin, 16, the Manhattan chess prodigy who forms the basis for the motion picture `Searching for Bobby Fischer.' Writer-director Steve Zaillian, starring chess whiz Max Pomeranc, 8, Ben Kingsley, Laurence Fishburne and Joe Mantegna. Waitzkin's thoughts on the artistic, creative side of chess.

Surveys children's television shows, and notes that while the Children's Television Act of 1990 requires stations to air at least some programming that serves educational and informational needs of children, the trick remains figuring out what constitutes educational fare. Programs `Super Mario Brothers' and `The Jetsons' thrust under the education rubric; License renewals delayed by Federal Communications Commission; Tightening definition; New shows.

Sums up Neil Jordan's motion picture `The Crying Game,' produced by Stephen Woolley, and starring Jaye Davidson and Stephen Rea. `The Crying Game' won six Oscar nominations, one for the performance of a first-time actor, for best picture, actor, director, screenplay and editing. Comments on the film.

Considers the British motion picture `The Crying Game,' screenplay and direction by Neil Jordan, starring Forest Whitaker, Stephen Rea and Jaye Davidson. A `little' film that hits the collective heart.

Profiles actress Angela Bassett, who stars in the motion picture `How Stella Got Her Groove Back.' Bassett commenting on co-star Whoopi Goldberg; Bassett earning an Academy Award nomination; Brief background and education highlights; Her marriage to Courtney B. Vance.

The article presents information on various development related to famous personalities. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and rocker husband Chris Martin had a baby called Apple Blythe Alison Martin in London, England. Australian real estate agent Mary Donaldson married Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik in Copenhagen. The couple met in a bar during the 2000 Sydney Olympics. John Ramsey, father of child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey, victim of a still unsolved 1996 murder in Boulder, Colorado is running for the House of Representatives in Michigan, where the family now lives. Ramsey has vowed not to let lingering speculation about his family's role in the murder keep him from serving the public.

Ponders how much freedom Americans will have to relinquish as a result of tighter security measures following the attacks on the World Trade Center. Comments on the long waits to cross the borders into Canada and Mexico; Consideration by the administration of George W. Bush of the possibility of special military tribunals; Actions by the United States Senate which increase the circumstances in which law-enforcement officials can force Internet service providers to provide information about subscriber e-mails. INSET: The Other Threats.

The article presents information on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, a traveling recording studio for children created by Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, and musician Brian Rothschild, which travels to U.S. schools so students can climb aboard and make music.

The article presents news and obituaries for several notable people, including psychologist Eugene Landy, TV producer Dan Curtis, writer Stanislaw Lem, country singer Cindy Walker, and politician Caspar Weinberger. News includes the conviction of lobbyist Jack Abramoff for bribery, and the release of U.S. journalist Jill Carroll.

The article presents news briefs related to celebrities and current events. Issues discussed include U.S. National Football League commissioner Paul Tagliabue's decision to retire and baseball player Barry Bonds' steroid use. The article also presents the obituaries of many people, such as country singer Buck Owens.

The article presents information about some important milestones from around the world including the resignation of Marsha Evans as director of the Red Cross after the slow response to Hurricane Katrina, the assassination of Gebran Tueni, the execution of Stanley (Tookie) Williams, the death of John Spencer, and the death of Senator William Proxmire.

The article presents an obituary for black comedian Richard Pryor, considered by many to be America's most celebrated comic revolutionary.

The article presents an obituary for U.S. politician Eugene McCarthy, who articulated opposition to the Vietnam War and beat U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1968 Wisconsin Democratic presidential primary.

The article reviews various news briefs for the week of November 21, 2005. Fugitive ex-President of Peru Alberto Fujimori was arrested as he attempted to return to the country to seek re-election. Former top aide to Saddam Hussein Izzat Ibrahim Al-Douri has reportedly died of leukemia. Also included are obituaries for U.S.-born ballet dancer Fernando Bujones, actress Sheree north and British author John Fowles.

The article offers news briefs on various socio-political issues. Alberto Fujimori, the 67-year old fugitive ex-president of Peru was arrested on his return to the country after 5 years exile in Japan to seek re-election. Fernando Bujones, the greatest ballet dancer in the U.S. died of skin cancer in Miami at the age of 50. Sheree North, the blond bombshell of 1950s Hollywood died due to complications from a surgery at the age of 72 in Los Angeles.

Presents a list of milestones which have recently occurred in the lives of notable individuals. Conviction of Charles Graner in relation to the Abu Ghraib prison scandal; Victory of Christine Gregoire in the Washington State Governor race; Deaths of Jay Schulberg, Spencer Drydon, Amrish Puri, Achille Maramotti, Garrrard Smock, Jr. and Robert Heilbroner.

Discusses milestones in the lives of various celebrities. Recommended execution for Scott Peterson after a sensational five-month trial, of murdering his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner; Conviction of Daniel Pelosi of the 2001 fatal beating of multimillionaire Wall Street banker Theodore Ammon; Death of Fernando Poe Jr., a Filipino film idol turned presidential candidate; Death of Pauline Gore, mother of former Vice President Al Gore Jr.

Presents news briefs on celebrities and people in the news. Retirement of Mia Hamm after 17 years on the U.S. women's national soccer team; Appointment of Wilton D. Gregory as the new Archbishop of Atlanta, Georgia; Acquittal of Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who was charged with corruption; Murder of heavy-metal guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott; Death of Amway co-founder Jay Van Andel; Others.

Reports on the resignation of newsman Dan Rather after 24 years as the anchor of the CBS Evening News. Highlights of his long career in television journalism; Biggest controversy of his career which was the use of forged documents on a story about President George W. Bush; Resignation which was moved up as a panel investigating his role in the story is preparing to release a statement; Plan to report for the program "60 Minutes."

Offers a story from 22 years ago in "Time" magazine. Story on catalogues and the mail order industry in 1982; How catalogues provided for shopping from home and was a breakthrough in freeing consumers from the grips of malls and shopping centers.

Presents news briefs on celebrities and issues of the day. A ban on snowmobiles in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks which has been overturned; A son for Private First Class Lynndie England and boyfriend Charles Graner both of whom are being investigated for their roles in the Abu Ghraib prison scandals; Deaths of Ken Caminiti, Christopher Reeve, Bruce Palmer, Gerard Pierre-Charles, James Chace, Pierre Salinger and Maxime Faget.

Reports on the public transgressions of famous and notable people and their words of repentance. Apology of "Crocodile Hunter" host Steve Irwin for holding his newborn child while feeding crocodile; Apology by Hillary Clinton in regards to a joke about Mahatma Gandhi; Marriage and annulment of Britney Spears; Others.

Presents news briefs relating to celebrities. Death of African American tennis player Althea Gibson; Tiger attack on Roy Horn, half of the illusionist team Siegfried & Roy; Ruling by U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema on the death penalty in the trial of alleged terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui; Deaths of lawyer Robert Kardashian and cartoonist-illustrator William Steig.

Remembers motion picture director Elia Kazan. Kazan's influence on movie and stage acting; Success of "A Streetcar named Desire," the Tennessee Williams play Kazan directed on Broadway in 1947 and filmed in 1951; Biographical and career details; How Kazan co-founded the Actors Studio; Kazan's direction of actors Marlon Brando in "On the Waterfront" and James Dean in "East of Eden"; Kazan's image; Anger against Kazan for identifying himself and friends as communists before the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Provides news briefs regarding notable individuals as of October 6, 2003. Death of George Plimpton, an editor of 'The Paris Review' and a participatory journalist in 'Paper Lion'; Resignation of Carl McCall as the chairman of the board at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE); Death of actors Donald O'Connor and Gordon Jump; Others.

Provides an excerpt from the November 19, 1965 edition of 'Time' magazine regarding a blackout in the United States. How people blamed various political enemies of the U.S. for the blackout.

Provides several obituaries for various notable individuals as of August 25, 2003. Death of Idi Amin, the former dictator of Uganda who was living in exile in Saudi Arabia; How entertainer Gregory Hines died; Death of ice hockey coach Herb Brooks; Others.

Presents milestones in the lives of famous persons as of August 2003. Resignation of William Bulger as president of the University of Massachusetts; Death sentence given to Amrozi Bin Nurhasyim in relation with the Bali nightclub attacks; Death of author Robert Donovan,.

Presents a historical look back at the events making news 15 years ago in the June 27, 1988 issue of "Time" magazine. Discussion of the successes achieved by boxer Mike Tyson, the unified heavyweight champion; Scene in which boxing promoter Don King introduced Tyson to the media after Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion ever; King's analogy to Homer's Odysseus.

Reports significant events for the week of March 24, 2003. Election of Hu Jintao as President of China; Allegations against Jonathan Ben-Artzi, nephew of Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Death of Lynne Thigpen; Death of Adam Faith; Death of Stan Brakhage; Death of Jean-Luc Lagardere; Death of Howard Fast; Death of Marina Ladynina.