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Byline: Eve Heyn When Aaron Ferguson worked as an engineer in Baltimore, he was told "That's your wife's job" when he wanted to leave in time to get home and […]

The article reports on the problem of steroid abuse among young men. It's hard to have missed the steroid scandal that continues to roil the professional sports world, especially baseball. Less noticed--but no less important--is the rising concern that the use of such drugs has also become a significant problem among ordinary young people in their teens and 20s. Among the sobering statistics, according to a study out of the University of Michigan: A full 8 percent of 12th-grade boys admitted to using either steroids or substances like androstenedione--which, in the body, metabolize into steroids. Even more troubling, 2.5 percent of kids in eighth grade report they've tried steroids. Anabolic steroids, which are illegal to distribute without a prescription, are synthetic derivatives of the hormone testosterone and have been linked to a wide range of serious health risks. In some cases--as with Shane, who plays hockey for a Division II college--part of the motivation for using steroids is to improve athletic performance. But for many others, it's simply a matter of vanity, the desire to look, in a hunkified world of Justin Timberlake and R&B singer Usher, as buff as they can. INSET: THE WARNING SIGNS.

Presents information on how men or fathers are seeking better way to balance work and family. Internal and external pressures experienced by fathers; Company policies provided for fathers who also want to devote their time to their children; Consequences of trying to balance work and family. INSET: Finding their way: How some dads do it.

Focuses on the relationships of celebrity mothers and daughters, including Goldie Hawn and her daughter Kate Hudson.

Profiles Henry Winkler and his career, his role on Broadway in the Neil Simon play 'The Dinner Party,' and his family life.

Discusses how several famous couples dealt amicably with divorce in consideration of their children's welfare and gives examples of ex-couples, including Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan, Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger, and Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew.

Discusses the marriage of actor Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison, in light of the announcement of their separation on November 7, 2000.

Profiles Prince Andrew of Britain, who has made several changes in his life following his divorce of Sarah Ferguson and the death of Princess Diana.

Focuses on Lynne Cheney and Hadassah Lieberman, the wives of United States vice-presidential candidates Dick Cheney and Joe Lieberman respectively.

Presents celebrity-related news briefs, as of August 21, 2000, including details of an outdoor adventure with actor Harrison Ford.

Reports on the reunion between Jennifer Barnes and her sister, Julie, who has been charged with accidentally causing the Worcester, Massachusetts fire that killed six firefighters.

Offers celebrity related news briefs as of July 24, 2000, including details regarding singer Jessica Simpson's birthday, a lawsuit against comedian Mike Myers, and the obtaining of United States citizenship by actor Michael J. Fox.

Profiles comedian Rosie O'Donnell and her fight against the National Rifle Association (NRA) for gun control.

Focuses on the aftermath of New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's decision to separate from his wife, Donna Hanover, and continue a relationship with Judi Nathan, while highlighting aspects of his relationships with both women.

Offers celebrity news briefs for the week of April 3, 2000. Visit of singer Mariah Carey to Guam to investigate the decimation of the island's bird population by the brown tree snake; Challenge issued by `Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' host Regis Philbin to `Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek after Trebek criticized the intelligence level of the questions on `Millionaire'; Invitation of imprisoned boxer Tyrene Manson to the Academy Awards for her appearance in the Oscar-nominated documentary `On the Ropes.'

Profiles reporter Dan Rather. His career as the anchorman for the `CBS Evening News'; Efforts to improve on his reporting skills; Other news reporting he does; Background of Rather's career; How he gives credit to his wife's support; Future plans.

Details the divorce of singer Diana Ross and Norwegian shipping tycoon Arne Naess. Ross' career background; Information on their marriage; Comments from Ross; Reason for the divorce.

Profiles Tom Brokaw, anchorman of NBC's `Nightly News.' His book `The Greatest Generation,' about the men and women who came of age during the Depression and World War II; The lessons he learned from his parents; Biographical background; Career in journalism.

Profiles several female celebrities, including Katie Couric, whose husbands have died.

Reports on how the Kennedy family and the Freeman family are coping with the loss of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and her sister Lauren Bessette in the aftermath of their deaths in July 1999. Strength seen in Caroline Kennedy; Decisions made by both families regarding funeral arrangements; Support the families are giving one another; Comments.

Recounts the childhood that John F. Kennedy Jr. had as the son of United States President John F. Kennedy. Questions John Jr. asked of photographer Jacques Lowe regarding the relationship he had with his father, who was assassinated in 1963; Efforts of Jackie Kennedy to raise John Jr. and his sister Caroline as normally as possible; Story behind John Jr.'s famous salute made during his father's funeral.

Reports on the relationship that the late John F. Kennedy Jr., killed in a plane crash in July 1999, had with his mother Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Decision made by Jackie to move to Greece with John Jr. and his sister Caroline after the assassination of their father; How John Jr. saw his stepfather Aristotle Onassis as a father figure; John Jr.'s reputation in school; Efforts to pass the bar exam and become a lawyer; Comments John Jr. made upon the death of his mother Jackie in 1994.

Remembers the relationship that the late John F. Kennedy Jr. had with his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. Background of Bessette Kennedy; How the two met; Efforts of Kennedy to find success with his political magazine `George'; Details of their wedding; Hopes they had for the future.

Reports on the death of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and her sister Lauren Bessette who were killed in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts in July 1999. Kennedy's reputation; Events which occurred during the week before the accident; Details of the accident; Reasons Kennedy was heading to Hyannisport, Massachusetts; Speculation regarding why the plane crashed.

Presents several brief articles regarding celebrities for May 24, 1999. How Hollywood and television talk shows are under scrutiny for encouraging violent behavior in teenagers; The fourth anniversary of Gilda's Club, a counseling and family-support center for cancer patients; Comments made by Sir Alec Guiness regarding the phenomenon surrounding the `Star Wars' motion picture series.

Profiles actress Sophia Loren. How Loren treasures her private life; Background of Loren; Her acting career; Relationship with her husband Carlo Ponti; Awards that she has won for her roles in motion pictures such as `Two Women'; Number of cookbooks Loren has had published.

Presents several brief stories relating to celebrities as of February 22, 1999. Similarities among the motion pictures nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award in 1999; Details of the birthday party held for actress Jennifer Aniston; Brief interview with Ray Walston, who portrayed Uncle Martin in the television program `My Favorite Martian'; Description of the luxury suites being constructed at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Reports on the marriage of Princess Caroline of Monaco to Prince Ernst of Hanover in January 1999. Genealogy of both; Details of the wedding; History of their relationship; Caroline's previous marriages; Comments.

Profiles a number of popular women singers. Celine Dion; Mariah Carey; Madonna; Whitney Houston; Shania Twain; Janet Jackson; Jewel; Others; Earnings; Albums sold; Passions; Lifestyle. INSET: Divas in Training.

Focuses on gymnast Sang Lan, who became paralyzed at the July, 1998 Goodwill Games in New York. How she received a surprise visit from her idol Leonardo DiCaprio; Details of the accident that lead to her paralysis; Mention of other appearances by DiCaprio with sick children.

Comments on the disappearance of former ballerina Irene Silverman. Kenneth and Sante Kimes, the two con artists thought to be responsible; How Silverman became connected with the Kimes; The history of crimes committed by the Kimes; How law enforcement officials view the Kimes.

Reports on Michael Laudor who suffers from mental illness. Details on how his illness developed; Efforts to maintain a normal life in society; Events leading up to him murdering his fiancee Caroline Costello.

Profiles Susan Booth, founder of Archway (Abandoned Romanian Children) charity. Estimated number of orphans living on the streets in Romania; How Booth became a social worker; What Archway does; Why the government encouraged people to have at least four children.

Profiles Bruce Patten who was arrested in Connecticut in May 1998. How Patten would work his way into law offices and steal blank checks and credit cards; The number of phony identification cards and driver's licenses Patten had at the time of his arrest; Length of Patten's rap sheet; Childhood; Comments.

Reports on the life and death of singer/actor Frank Sinatra. His death in May 1998 of a heart attack; His childhood; Highlights of Sinatra's acting and singing career; Relationship with his wives and children; Friendship with Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, and Peter Lawford; Comments. INSETS: Sinatra on Sinatra;Very Frank encounters.

Discusses Lisa Price and her work as an entrepreneur establishing a line of beauty products called Carol's Daughter as well as a beauty boutique in Brooklyn, New York. Development of Price's products made with all natural ingredients; Popularity of her products among celebrities like Oprah Winfrey; Price's background including her work as a writer's assistant on 'The Cosby Show'; Price's family life, her two children and her husband; Discussion of Price's impetus to start her own business.

Reports on Joseph Cooke and his fight to regain custody of his children who were placed into foster care in Germany by his estranged wife.

Profiles John Flicker, president of the National Audubon Society.

Discusses several celebrity news briefs as of March 20, 2000. Controversy aroused by Dr. Laura Schlessinger's opinions on homosexuality on her radio talk-show; Induction of James Taylor and others to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March, 2000; Interview with television program Today's co-host Katie Couric.

Reports on the death of William Woodward III in May 1999. His wealthy lifestyle; Background; Details of the night his mother shot and killed his father; Woodward's struggle with manic depression; Effects Woodward's divorce had on him psychologically; Decision to leave his fortune to daughter Elizabeth.

Reports on the malpractice lawsuit filed against Dr. Gilbert Mudge by Donna Harris-Lewis, the widow of professional basketball player Reggie Lewis, who died in 1993. Details of his death; How Lewis was diagnosed with a heart condition; Second opinion given by Mudge which allowed Lewis to continue playing for the Boston Celtics; Allegations that Lewis used cocaine.

Focuses on comedian Lenny Bruce. His role in the altering of comedy with attacks on icons, politicians and church; Biographical and career information; Details of his 1964 New York obscenity trial; His death in 1966 from a drug overdose; Comments from Bruce's daughter Kitty and others.

Profiles Frankie Manning, a swing dancer. His career as a swing dance choreographer in the 1930s; Steps he created; Comments from Manning on his life after the swing dance became less popular; Work he is doing during the revival of swing dancing, in the late 1990s.

Profiles Kathy Caronna, who was seriously injured at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in 1997, when the Cat in the Hat balloon hit the lampost that was over her head and fell. Amount the Caronna's are suing New York City and Macy's Department Store for; Allegations that the decision to fly the balloons in the high winds that were blowing that day was reckless; Injuries Caronna suffered to her head and brain; Comments.

Profiles Ruth Whitney, who retired from the position of editor-in-chief of `Glamour' magazine in 1998 after 31 years. Success of the magazine during her time there; Whitney's career highlights; Marriage; Comments on leaving.

Profiles Sang Lan, the Chinese gymnast who broke her neck at the 1998 Goodwill Games. Determination; Paralysis; Prognosis; Recovery; Celebrities who have visited her; Comments.

Profiles Judi Boisson who founded and runs the Judi Boisson American Home Collection, a mail-order catalog featuring quilts and coverlets designed by Boisson. How her fascination with quilts began; Celebrity clientele who has purchased her quilts; Comments.

Profiles Angelo Campanella, of Chubby the Ice Cream Man, who has been selling ice cream to children in Brooklyn, New York for 45 years. His idea on customer service; Background; Childhood; Reaction children have to Campanella.

The article profiles Julia Fox Garrison, who writes about recovering from a stroke in her memoir "Don't Leave Me The Way: Or When I Get Back on My Feet You'll Be Sorry." Garrison suffered a haemorrhagic stroke after taking an over-the-counter cold medicine containing phenylpropanolamine. Garrison, who was paralyzed on her left side, talks about her struggles relearning how to move. She now walks with a cane. INSET: DANGER IN A PILL.