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...success of his autobiography, which has remained on the best seller list since its release a month ago. At the end of October, sources tell TIME, McCain will launch television ads in New Hampshire that recapitulate his war story. "Courage and character" is the theme, says campaign manager Rick Davis...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: For McCain, Flak Becomes Fuel | 10/25/1999 | See Source »

Talk about a wolf dressed in sheep's clothing. Thursday's surprisingly close abortion votes in the Senate rattled pro-choice groups and prodded presidential candidates to tip their hands on the issue. Even as the dust was still settling after a day of emotional arguments, senators approved Rick Santorum's (R-Pa.) measure calling for a ban on certain kinds of late-term abortions. The 63-34 margin was only four votes short of the majority needed to override Clinton's promised veto. Before abortion-rights proponents had a chance to process that close call, the Senate raised...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Senate Sends Wake-up Call on Abortion | 10/22/1999 | See Source »

...Rick Reed and Tim Tischida were honest in admitting their errors, but honesty comes more easily when a million fans see the replay on their screens at home. It's the old problem of apology (or, in this case, just admission) without consequence--what good does it do the Red Sox or the sport in general if the umpires can blow such obvious calls, ignore the possible help of their peers and wait until the game is over to admit their mistakes...

Author: By Susannah B. Tobin, | Title: No Apologies | 10/21/1999 | See Source »

...quote we've traditionally associated with financial titans. I can't imagine Andrew Carnegie calling in the press to insist that his buns were in fact a lot tighter than photographs made them appear. Still, times have changed. Personally, I took Perelman at his word. Also the Times reporter, Rick Marin, provided some confirmation in the story: "Short...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: She Likes Ron for Ron! | 10/18/1999 | See Source »

Everybody gets together for dinner two or three times a month, and all gather to celebrate the children's birthdays. This year Charlene helped Rick and Jean with the down payment for their $230,000, five-bedroom brick home in suburban Dallas. Understanding the needs and changing tastes of each child is one of the secrets of good grandparenting. Joe and Charlene, who enjoy surprising the kids with gifts, consider each child's interests and age, choosing just the right miniature car or Beanie Baby. Bridging the generation divide, Charlene offered advice about poodle skirts and other teen fashions from...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Families: A Big Step | 10/11/1999 | See Source »

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