Article on Swedish singer Anne Sofie von Otter, who comments on her varied repertory, including stint as singer for Abba, upcoming appearance in Baroque program with Musiciens du Louvre at Alice Tully Hall and her first staged performance in Carmen; photo (M)

Music; Abba to 'Carmen,' A Singer's Odd Gamut

Israeli forces and Palestinian militants intensify their fighting in Nablus and Jenin on West Bank; Israeli officials interpret Pres Bush's latest demand that Israel withdraw from West Bank without delay as providing them sufficient scope to continue operation, at least until Sec of State Colin L Powell arrives in Israel on truce-seeking mission; photos (M)

Israel Presses On With Attacks, Focusing on Northern West Bank

Prof Christopher J Ruhm, who teaches economics a

So You Lost Your Job. Feel Better Now?

POSTINGS: Washington Mutual Adds Branches; Bank Expands In Manhattan

Behind the Wheel column reviews 2003 Cadillac CTS, new luxury model and template for future Cadillacs; photo (M)

BEHIND THE WHEEL/2003 Cadillac CTS; Turning 100, Sparkling Like a Gem

Historical and modern-day definitions of 'terrorism' discussed in light of Pres Bush's extension of battle against terrorism to include Palestinian suicide bombers; word itself dates to French Revolution, when it was proudly claimed by Jacobins: 'hellhounds called terrorists' were denounced by Edmund Burke in 1795; photo (M)

The World; What Do You Mean, 'Terrorist'?

Plans for new and expanded ferry terminals along Hudson River in New York harbor explained; photos; rendering; map (M)

Launching a Flotilla of Ferry Terminals

Article in special report on executive pay focuses on 2001 as test of whether corporate directors and chief executives were willing to link executive pay to corporate performance in down years as well as up; roughly half of companies with performance-based compensation cut top executive pay for first time in years, while other half reacted to down year by creating impression that they cut pay without actually doing so; average compensation for chief executives fell 8 percent, to $15.5 million, first drop in nine years; largest awards shrank, but median compensation rose 7 percent despite 35 percent drop in median profits; graph of highest paid chief executives; photos; drawing (M)

Executive Pay: A Special Report; Did Pay Incentives Cut Both Ways?

New York Mets defeat Atlanta Braves, 11-2; photos (M)

Mets Score 9 in the 9th After Piazza Is Hurt

Pres Bush says for first time that Israel must withdraw its forces from West Bank without delay, but receives no assurances from Prime Min Ariel Sharon when he calls to make appeal directly; Sharon reportedly tells Bush that Israeli forces have a job to complete in wiping out 'terrorist infrastructure' in Palestinian territories; Bush has been holding back from direct communication with Sharon since February to avoid situation in which either leader would appear to be personnally bending to the other, but he now apparently feels he has to put his personal prestige on the line to force Israelis and Palestinians to follow path he outlined on April 4; Prime Min Tony Blair of Britain, appearing with Bush at news conference in Crawford, Tex, echoes his demand; Bush bluntly states that he wants to oust Saddam Hussein of Iraq from power and that all options on on the table; Blair seems to distance himself from that just slightly; photo (M)

As Fighting Rages, Bush Demands Israeli Withdrawal

Nine of 18 holes at Augusta National Golf Club are lengthened, one of many changes to course, making this year's Masters Tournament even more challenging; photos (M) y

Reshaping Tradition at Augusta in Time for the Masters

 Battles Over Judges  In a war of ideology, Senate Democrats and the White House predict months of discord over the confirmation of judicial nominees.   PAGE 24    $8 Million Deal for Author  Charles Frazier, the author of ''Cold Mountain,'' has sold the rights to a new novel for an advance of more than $8 million.   PAGE 24

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Molly Haskell article on how Law and Order, Dick Wolf's phenomenally successful television drama series and its spinoffs, Special Victims Unit and Criminal Intent, have become more of a consolation and diversion for New York City fans since September 11 terrorist attacks; photos; drawing; chart (L)

A 'Law and Order' Addict Tells All

Social changes and string of sordid scandals involving priests have rocked Ireland's Catholic Church; church has lost influence and participation and religious orders are relinquishing convents and property to appease adult victims of childhood abuse; some Catholics see problems creating opportunity for more inclusive church; few people are entering into vocations in nation once famed for exporting its priests, nuns and brothers; photos (M)

Scandal and Social Change Leave Irish Church Adrift

Alisa Solomon article on Manhattan Ensemble Theater production of adaptation of English translation of H Leivick's classic Yiddish play The Golem, directed by Lawrence Sacharow; holds play, about self-destructive consequence of Jews resorting to violence to defend themselves, is particularly apt in light of escalating crisis between Palestinians and Israelis; photos (M)

Theater; A Jewish Avenger, A Timely Legend

Article on The Hamptons, upcoming ABC 'reality miniseries' by documentary filmmaker Barbara Kopple which focuses on residents and part-timers in Long Island's wealthiest beach community; photos (M)

Are You Ready for 'Survivor: The Hamptons'?

Article on current state of Israeli-Palestinian conflict says two distinct struggles have become entangled: acts of murder by suicide bombers against very existence of Israelis and natural struggle of Palestinians for end to Israeli occupation and state of their own (M)

The World: Beyond Reason; The Method Of This Madness

POSTINGS: Renovation of 1750's Van Horne House; Reopening Set For Site Used In Revolution

NFL draft process is discussed, from gathering of early scouting reports to watching reels of tape and interviewing candidates with scrutiny; New York Giants have 15th pick this season and research is well underway; photos (M)

The Giants' Private Eyes Quietly Search For Picks

Martin Scorcese is fighting with Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of Miramax Films, over Weinstein's demands that he shorten his new film for Miramax, Gangs of New York, and make it more commercial; outcome may determine whether studio executives, who are increasingly focused on profitability, will gamble on big-budget artistic projects in future; costs of film have risen above $100 million, about 25 percent over budget and more than any of Miramax's previous films have cost; release has been moved back to sometime later this year from December 2001; photos (M)

2 Hollywood Titans Brawl Over a Gang Epic

Article in special report on executive pay focuses on chief executives who sold large amounts of company stock at inflated prices after releasing inaccurate earnings reports or after making overly rosy forecasts; holds pattern of executives reaping rewards from own mistakes is far more common than many realize and apparently linked to general decline in accounting standards; graph; photo (M)

Executive Pay: A Special Report; Tell the Good News. Then Cash In.

New York Yankees defeat Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 3-0; photos (M)

Hernández Continues Starters' Dominating Run

Profile of John Montone, man-on-the-street radio reporter for 1010 WINS New York; photo (M)

Sound Bites Man (Don't Touch the Dial)

Daylight saving time resumed at 2 a.m. today. Clocks were set ahead one hour.

Editors' Note; A Reminder

Nichole Christian Coping column expresses hope that, despite her drug-addicted mother having committed suicide at early age, she can love and nurture her baby in New York City; drawing (M)

About to Bring Up Baby, Doubts and All, With the Whole City as a Playground

John George Agar Jr. was an American film and television actor. He is best known for starring alongside John Wayne in the films Sands of Iwo Jima, Fort Apache, and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon. In his later career he was the star of B movies, such as Tarantula!, The Mole People, The Brain from Planet Arous, Revenge of the Creature, Flesh and the Spur and Hand of Death. He was the first husband of Shirley Temple.

April 7, 2002

Headlines from April 7, 2002

Music; Abba to 'Carmen,' A Singer's Odd Gamut

Israel Presses On With Attacks, Focusing on Northern West Bank

So You Lost Your Job. Feel Better Now?

POSTINGS: Washington Mutual Adds Branches; Bank Expands In Manhattan

BEHIND THE WHEEL/2003 Cadillac CTS; Turning 100, Sparkling Like a Gem

Billboard 200

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The Best Of Both Worlds

O Brother; Where Art Thou?

World Outside My Window

Far Side Of The World

Notable Deaths

Historical Context for April 7, 2002