54 Laci Peterson
Taped telephone conversations between accused killer Scott Peterson and his former lover Amber Frey put the prosecution back on track

60 Nicky Hilton
After a weekend of wild Las Vegas partying, the other Hilton sister gambles on a quickie marriage to an older man (with sibling Paris as maid of honor)

64 Lance Armstrong
Finally back home in Austin, Lance Armstrong celebrates his Tour de France victory with his three children and girlfriend Sheryl Crow

67 Trouble
Faced with a possible sexual harassment suit, New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey reveals he's gay

70 Weddings
A weekend of celebrity nuptials unveiled! While Josh Brolin and Diane Lane exchange vows at his secluded hilltop ranch, Apprentice stars Sam Solovey and Katrina Campins both walk down the aisle, and Seinfeld's John O'Hurley also ties the knot

74 Book Excerpt: Jane Pauley
The TV personality talks about life lessons, including an unexpected brush with bipolar disease

83 Tim McGraw
With a new CD and tour, McGraw pays homage to his deceased dad, baseball legend Tug, and commutes home to wife Faith Hill and their daughters

87 To the Top
In a movie and a novel, Zach and Joshua Braff make New Jersey proud

97 Farewell: Julia Child
She brought French cuisine to American kitchens with charm and humor

102 Lost at Sea
Adrift in the ocean for almost two weeks on an open boat, more than 80 Dominicans seeking a better life in the United States suffer starvation, death-and cannibalism

MAILBAG 8
PEOPLE.COM 11
STAR TRACKS 12
SCOOP 25
PICKS & PANS 35
INSIDER 53
PUZZLER 88
STYLE WATCH 91
PASSAGES 101
CHATTER 108