52 COVER
Britney Spears and fiancé Kevin Federline talk about that rock on her finger and why their love is real

58 UP FRONT
The prosecution at Scott Peterson's murder trial stumbles—then rebounds

60 From mortars to mess food, Army Sgt. Levi Lohnes
describes what life is like for ordinary soldiers on the ground in Iraq

71 Jocks
Embattled track star Marion Jones boldly challenges steroid investigators as she fights to return to the Olympics

75 In Court
Past and present female Wal-Mart employees join a suit against the chain

79 On the Move
Pamela Anderson helps fund gymnast Mohini Bhardwaj's shot at glory

80 Book Bonus
In his new book Diana: In Pursuit of Love, author Andrew Morton details the late princess's lonely search for lasting romance

89 Song
A single mom at 25, Brandy sings the praises of her daughter—and a new basketball-playing beau

92 Trends
From the must-have beach towel (by designer Marc Jacobs) to Madonna's latest dance moves—a guide to what's cool this summer

97 Animals
Bears, alligators, deer and other wild animals—they're making themselves at home in suburbia

105 Angels
Izzy Paskowitz teaches autistic kids to ride waves

109 Controversy
Outsourcing angers American workers, but some in India reap the benefits

114 Screen
The Notebook's Rachel McAdams turns the page on her Mean Girls past

124 Spotlight
Actress Christina Milian soars with a new hit single

127 Q&A
Psychologist Constance Ahrons says divorce does not have to be bad for kids

130 Sequel
Older and wiser, Julie Delpy reunites with Ethan Hawke in Before Sunset

133 Winner
See how you stack up against Jeopardy!'s undefeated champ Ken Jennings

MAILBAG 4
PEOPLE.COM 6
STAR TRACKS 8
SCOOP 19
PICKS & PANS 27
INSIDER 51
REALITY CHECK 68
PASSAGES 86
PUZZLER 116
STYLE WATCH 119
CHATTER 134