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Cover story World
America's role in the world is steadily shrinking—and that's nothing to celebrate.
The Battle for Syria's Hearts and Minds—and Ears
Can radio turn the tide in Syria? Meet the intrepid reporters who are betting their lives on it.
The Underdog
What's it like to be a serious, earnest person running a completely doomed race against one of the biggest political celebrities of our time? Barbara Buono is finding out.
In Focus
Carrying the Torch
The International Olympics Committee (IOC) named Tokyo host of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games on September 7.
IOC President Jacques Rogge awarded Tokyo the win after a head-to-head runoff with Istanbul. The 2020 Summer Olympics will mark the capital city’s second time hosting the games; the first time was in 1964.
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A Pioneering Maestra
Marin Alsop is changing the face of classical conducting.
From Jezebel to Gray Lady
The founder of an attitudinal website lands a book column at a venerable newspaper. Is old media the new new?
Moderate or Loyalist?
Shelley Moore Capito is likely to be the next senator from West Virginia—if her own party doesn't get in the way.
Horizons
Should overeaters be given the same treatment that drug addicts receive?
Let's Talk About Sleep
If you think you can get by with less shut-eye, think again.
The Sea's Secrets
A project captures the wonder of coral reefs—before they disappear.
The Parent Gap
A new study reminds us of the profound importance of engaged parenting.
Citizen Seismology
Twitter has shaken up how we detect earthquakes.
Downtime
Why screenwriter John August spent 15 years exploring one story.
Cracking the Code to Pynchon
His new post-9/11 novel is messy, funny, sad, and consoling all at once.
Hear Her Roar
Bonnie McKee, the songwriter behind a string of Katy Perry's No. 1 hits, strikes out on her own.
Roadside BBQ Gets a New Flavor
This isn't your dad's barbecue stand.
Mythos, Dirt, and Blood
Daniel Woodrell's 'The Maid's Version' takes a page from his big-screen success, 'Winter's Bone,' with violence and grief couched in self-preservation and heartbreak.
Editor's pick
The new judge previously ruled in DeSantis's favor over his controversial "Don't Say Gay" legislation.
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"We see an erosion of the global multilateral architecture, unilateral measures, unilateral sanctions becoming the norm," South Africa's envoy tells Newsweek.
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