Topic: Christa Case Bryant

Israel's wall cements psychological divide between Arab, Jew

Many Jews and Arabs miss the daily interactions they had, whether at farm stands or in antique shops, before Israel's security barrier was erected.

Spain's 'Operation Greyhound' nabs one of the country's most decorated athletes

Marta Domínguez, world champion in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, was one of 14 athletes, coaches, doctors, and others arrested in Spain's latest anti-doping investigation.

Wounds of Iraq war: US struggles with surge of returning veterans

With combat operations set to end in Iraq, many veterans come home diagnosed with post traumatic stress syndrome and other maladies related to modern war. What's being done to help.

Men's super-G finally shows America the real Bode Miller

The debacle in Turin turned many Americans against Bode Miller, despite his historic success in alpine skiing. Winning silver in the men's super-G Friday – along with his earlier downhill bronze – has given Americans a better measure of the skier.

Talk to the Editor for Feb. 18: The Vancouver Winter Games

Lindsey Vonn: stunning downhill gold shakes skiing world

Lindsey Vonn wins gold in the women's downhill, and though she (wisely) refuses to buy into the hype around her in these Winter Olympics, she's well poised to make a mark on history.

Talk to the Editor: 2010 Olympic report

The Monitor's Christa Case Bryant and Mark Sappenfield are in Vancouver reporting on the Winter Olympics. You can ask them questions and hear their take on the games during this webcast.

US Nordic combined 'band of brothers' celebrate historic Olympic medal

Johnny Spillane's silver is the first US medal in Nordic combined skiing since the inaugural 1924 Winter Olympics. The US fourth and sixth place, too, makes this the most dominant team performance by any country in a quarter of a century.

Olympic Games: Hannah Kearney leads America to golden first night

Hannah Kearney won gold over Canada's Jenn Heil in the moguls competition on the first full day of competition at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.

Top 5 Apps for Winter Olympic schedules, shows, and more

From Olympics schedules to Canadian slang to Whistler snow reports, these apps are sure to guide you through the Vancouver 2010 Games.

Video: US Olympic aerialist Ryan St. Onge and luger Erin Hamlin

Aerialist Ryan St. Onge and luger Erin Hamlin talked with the Monitor while training for the Vancouver Games.

Vancouver 2010 Olympics: A geeks' guide

Medals made from electronics and a list of tweeting Olympians highlight this list of tech touches you may not have noticed.

Olympics Opening Ceremony start time and schedule

Starting time and what to expect as NBC begins coverage tonight of the XXI Winter Olympic Opening Ceremonies.

Scott Brown’s Massachusetts win fueled by independent voters

In 2008, most independent voters went for Obama. But Scott Brown's US Senate victory in Massachusetts shows that, even in a liberal state, independents won't necessarily stick with him.

Coakley concedes race: five lessons from her campaign

As Martha Coakley concedes the Massachusetts Senate race to Scott Brown, political analysts are already drawing lessons for the midterm elections later this year.

In Yemen, locals worry about Obama policy on Al Qaeda

From smoky halls to the rugged mountains of Yemen, locals are worried that their country – threatened more by poverty and water shortages than terrorism, they say – could turn into another Afghanistan.

Wednesday's coverage: a united front for the US and South Korea, continuing protests in Iran, and new oversight for the US financial industry

What's happening in Iran? Ask the Monitor's Scott Peterson

Pope's urging brings Gaza blockade to forefront

With no clear guidelines for what Israel will allow in, aid groups have run into trouble with everything from 90 tons of pasta to nutritional bars mistranslated as steel bars.

Coming back from burnout

Cyclist Sarah Hammer quit at age 20 to pursue a ‘normal’ life. Now she’s going for gold.

Reporters on the Job

Reporters on the Job

Global flash points: How to spot signs of peace

Monitor correspondents and experts suggest what to watch for in eight international conflicts.