But Pentagon insiders say even this is unlikely to sink the project. A likelier casualty: Marine Corps commandant Gen. James L. Jones’s chances of making chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after the current chairman retires this fall. Jones, who has remained a staunch supporter of the aircraft, may have been tainted by its troubles. While no one believes that he ordered doctored records, sources say powerful senators are pushing investigators to find out why the Marines testing the tilt-rotor aircraft thought the stakes were so high that they had to lie....

Why grim Greenspan and not cheerful Bill? Because in the long run, the interest rates presided over by Greenspan will have a lot more to do with the direction of the economy than any of the flashier proposals enumerated in Clinton’s grandly titled “A Vision of Change for America,” the 145-page blueprint he and his troops have been promoting for the past two weeks. Clinton’s plan is being sold as a way to stimulate the economy by creating faster growth and more high-tech, high-paying jobs through an activist government....

Open to two double-page spreads devoted to photo-graphs of bruschetta, that sublime slice of grilled sourdough bread, moistened with good olive oil, that is canvas here to 24 topping variations–figs and arugula; asparagus and parmesan; ricotta and red pepper–combinations that have a “why didn’t I think of that” obviousness. The restaurant (designed by Ruth’s husband, that Richard Rogers, of Pompidou Center fame) is a design experience, but not one where contorted flatware and X-Men lamps rule....

Roxanne’s, Larkspur, Calif., roxraw.com Even devout carnivores love Roxanne’s upscale dishes. The pad thai and lasagna terrine were standouts on the stellar 10-course tasting menu, which changes daily. Dinner for two: $150 Juliano’s Raw, Santa Monica, Calif., julianosraw.com Skip the “fish” and “chips” in favor of the Tijuana taco or rawzania–like lasagna. Dinner for two: $60 Ecopolitan Restaurant, Minneapolis, Minn., ecopolitan.net Despite slow service, the food is bountiful and beautifully presented....

And while social media platforms are flooded with daily celebratory messages from clubs and fans alike, we don’t want you to forget your favourite player’s big day. So, here, Goal runs through the biggest birthdays in the footballing calendar year. January February March April May June July August September October November December

FOP, a congenital condition, is a progressive condition in which ribbons, sheets and plates of bone eventually replace the muscles and connective tissues, according to Dr. Frederick Kaplan, Isaac and Rose Nassau Professor of Orthopedic Molecular Research at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. “Eventually, these episodic transformations, which we called flare-ups, form a second skeleton that completely immobilizes all the body and makes movement impossible,” says Kaplan, who estimates that he has met 90 percent of the approximately thousand patients around the world with FOP....

On Sunday, Cleveland overcame an 0-for-10 shooting start from James, and a generally forgettable first 16 minutes, to outlast Atlanta, 114-111 in overtime, moving within a game of the NBA Finals by taking a 3-0 series lead here in the East finals. James himself was outstanding, rallying from his poor early play to finish with a triple-double of 37 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists, exhausting himself in the process....

With an already long list of serious and even life-threatening issues, environmental justice and the impacts of climate change on our communities seem like just one more existential threat. But this one is different—and while it affects people around the world, it is low-income communities and communities of color who are acutely susceptible to the larger consequences of climate change. Making matters worse, the particular issues that plague our communities, and our solutions to them, are often overlooked in favor of the focuses of well-meaning wealthy white activists....

That’s a surprising statistic in a society that still discourages young men from enjoying dance: Just weeks ago Good Morning America co-host Lara Spencer joked about 6-year-old royal Prince George taking ballet classes, laughingly saying, “We’ll see how long that lasts.” The insinuation that boys should not enjoy ballet was not well received by the dance community, with luminaries like Debbie Allen and Travis Walls upbraiding Spencer and #boysdancetoo trending on social media....

I have an opinion on this. It is that no good ever came of rethinking. This is mainly because so little rethinking ever came of rethinking-it is mostly another kind of activity altogether, something more like rearranging things so that you or your think tank or your agency will not lose position or power or-God forbid-your entire reason for being under the changed conditions. At the simplest level then, what we solemnly describe as rethinking tends to be little more than personal and institutional damage limitation: “To the lifeboats!...

The Frenchman proved his worth yet again with an excellent cameo appearance for the Gunners against Southampton on a freezing afternoon at St Mary’s on Sunday, heading in the equaliser for Arsene Wenger’s side after a pin-point cross from Sanchez. No player has scored more substitute goals for a single Premier League team than Giroud, as his late leveller moved him alongside Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the top of that particular table, with 17 goals....

A situation which on January 6 appeared to only benefit Barcelona, as they parted with a cheque for £105 million, could now be argued to have worked in Liverpool’s favour. The Reds would rather have retained the services of a Brazilian playmaker — that goes without saying — but money in the bank could prove as important as they head towards another intriguing transfer window. Jurgen Klopp now has vast sums burning a hole in his pocket, but how he sets about investing them could prove era-defining as the German tactician seeks to lift his side out of the also-ran category and back onto the winners’ podium....

The Everton striker has seen his ratings dip down the years in the popular football simulator from EA Sports, but he remains a big draw to a global audience. Rooney 16/5 to score 1st vs. Limassol Taking that into account, and with the developers of Angry Birds the new sleeve sponsor of the Toffees, the 31-year-old could soon be the star turn on an alternative gaming platform. Everton have linked up with Rovio in an effort to enhance their appeal and exposure around the world, particularly in Far East markets....

Sunday’s win reinforced the notion that Arsenal possess a squad capable of challenging for the title when everyone is fit. Olivier Giroud, Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere were named among the substitutes once again and it’s testament to the squad depth which gives Wenger the option of bringing such big names off the bench, with the likes of Alex Iwobi and Francis Coquelin also included. Arsenal 13/2 to win Carabao Cup...

Neither Turkey nor Ukraine has disclosed the exact number of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, sold to the latter, but reports suggest that the figure is larger than previously thought. That has drawn the ire of Moscow. Putin has specifically warned his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the drone’s presence in the conflict. In a phone call with Erdogan earlier this month, the Kremlin said that the Russian leader “stressed that Kiev has continued its destructive efforts to sabotage the Minsk agreements, such as provocative activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the conflict zone, including the use of Bayraktar attack drones....

Donald Eugene Hardyman Jr., 56, has been accused of grabbing the unnamed boy by the shoulders, putting him inside a desk and then flipping the desk over at W.S. Neal Middle School in East Brewton. Brian Hawsey told WKRG his son came home and complained about the abuse, which had apparently been caught on camera, on August 9. Hawsey described the video, saying: “He grabs my son by the shoulders, slams him in a desk, then flips the desk over with my son in the desk....

Petersen was sentenced in Arkansas to serve six years and fined $100,000 for conspiring to smuggle people. He filed an appeal stating that his sentence was unreasonable because it was two years longer than the recommended guidelines. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals declined Petersen’s appeal and upheld his sentencing on Tuesday, saying, “He fully knew the illegality of his conduct.” According to the prosecution, Petersen ran a fraudulent adoption scheme with a woman from the Marshall Islands while he was in office....

The 34-year-old full-back has been without a club since being released by Premier League leaders City at the end of the 2016-17 campaign. Various landing spots have been mooted for the experienced France international since dropping into the free agent pool, but he has taken the decision to head for Italy. Sagna has penned an initial short-term contract through to the end of the season. The deal does, however, include the option for a 12-month extension through to the summer of 2019 if all parties wish to prolong their association....