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Contrary to the hopes of conservative critics, Monday’s Supreme Court ruling in the New Haven case is likely to deal no more than a glancing blow to Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation prospects. For one thing, the court was narrowly divided, with four justices basically agreeing with Judge Sotomayor’s position — …

What comes to mind when you think of a hearty meal? For most men, the thought of a juicy steak with a heaping side of potatoes or a big bowl of pasta is enough to make even the pickiest eater’s mouth water. But can hearty also be healthy? Surprisingly enough, …

On the heavy weapons firing range at Ft. Bragg, Private First Class Nicholas Trimble asks the weapons officer if he is clear to fire. “Whenever I’m ready?” said Trimble, 29, who is sitting in the gunners seat of a Humvee, where he is given the go ahead and releases a …