SPECIAL SECTION

The Ghosts Of Haditha (Special Report)

What happened one November morning in a dusty Iraqi town promises to haunt the hearts and minds of liberator and liberated alike

Iraq's Self-Inflicted Wounds (Special Report)

Haditha is focusing attention on civilian deaths at the hands of U.S. troops. But Iraqis have much more to fear from their own

Forum: Rules of Engagement (Special Report / Forum)

Four experts explore when combat becomes a massacre--especially in a guerrilla war--and who shares the blame

YOUR TIME

PEOPLE

TO OUR READERS

LETTERS

ESSAY

BRIEFING

Can the Democrats Handle a Heretic? (Notebook / In the Arena)

Senate candidate Jim Webb's campaign will help determine whether Democrats can become a majority party once more

NATION

Whose Party Is It Anyway?

The Democrats have a fighting chance to win the House this November, but divisions among party leaders may stand in their way

HEALTH & MEDICINE

The Magic of the Family Meal (Eating Smart)

The statistics are clear: kids who dine with the folks are healthier, happier and better students, which is why a dying tradition is coming back

Catering To the Melting Pot (Eating Smart)

Hold the anchovies! Lose the mint! How the hugely successful Cheesecake Factory is diversifying what America eats

The Grass-Fed Revolution (Eating Smart)

Beef raised wholly on pasture, rather than grain-fed in feedlots, may be better for your health--and for the planet

How Sweet It Isn't (Eating Smart)

If artificial sugar is so splendid, why aren't we thin?

Does My Diet Fit My Genes? (Eating Smart)

The new science of nutrigenomics has some answers. It explains why fat and caffeine are worse for some than others

2 Thin Chefs (Eating Smart)

Want to learn the secrets of willpower? Just ask a couple of slender women who spend their days surrounded by temptation

Rethinking First Foods (Eating Smart)

Somewhere between mother's breast and the lunchroom, something has gone very wrong. How to instill good eating habits from the start

The Menu Magician (Eating Smart)

Gregg Rapp knows just how to influence what you order

Is Teflon Risky? (Eating Smart)

Nonstick pots can emit nasty stuff if used incorrectly

Retooling School Lunch (Eating Smart)

How two communities are working to serve kids fresher, healthier food--and then actually get them to eat it

Five Foods to Fear (Eating Smart)

They may not seem like junk food. But nutritionists say these products are almost as bad for you as candy bars or soda

A Healthier Trip to the Supermarket (Eating Smart)

The aisles are filled with a growing number of nutritional options — and packaged doesn't always mean unhealthy. Here are five places to look on your next shopping trip

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Secret Plan of Jack Black (Movies)

Why is the American wild man getting in the ring as a half-Mexican wrestling monk? For the stretchy pants--and to make moviemaking fun