Day Four of the Democratic Convention
Adam Nagourney of The Times previews John Kerry's speech tonight. With video excerpts of yesterday's speakers: John and Elizabeth Edwards, Al Sharpton and John Shalikashvili.

Apple's Almanac
Democrats began early jockeying for plum positions in Washington if their party wins.
• Q&A With R.W. Apple Jr.

2004 Elections Guide
An interactive look at races around the country, including an electoral vote calculator.
• The Democratic Platform
• Photographer's Journal
• Conv. Guide | Boston Map

Times on the Trail
Kerry's pre-game warm-up, the action at the Four Seasons Hotel, Edwards's Southern standing and other news from around the Web.

Grad's Eye for the Good Buy
A first pad is no place for dorm décor, even when you have hardly a cent for a cushion.
• Slide Show: Start-Ups

Interest Guide: Food and Wine
Salzburg's chefs are making streamlined versions of traditional dishes.
• More Interest Guides
• U.S. Guides | World Guides

The Summer Games
All the latest news from Athens, plus postcards from George Vecsey and audio interviews with U.S. athletes.
• George Vecsey's Postcards

A two-minute news summary.

Forum Visit: Gardening
Anne Raver, The Times's Nature columnist, will be answering readers' questions about weeds in the Gardening Forum this week.
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On July 29 ...
1981: Britain's Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. (See this front page. | Buy any front page since 1851.)