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The World Through Ben Carson's Surgical Magnifying Glass
Why does the surging Republican candidate say so many inflammatory things?
What Happens When Ukraine's Foreign Fighters Return
Neither governments nor families know quite what to do with the returning soldiers.
In Focus
Selfie-Satisfied
Konya, Turkey—Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu takes a selfie during a rally of his Justice and Development Party (AKP) here on October 30, the day before Turkish voters went to the polls for a parliamentary vote. By Monday, it was clear the AKP had won back the majority it lost in June, gaining 316 seats in parliament. That’s just shy of the 330 seats needed to change the constitution to give President Recep Tayyip Erdogan more power by changing to a system with an executive presidency. Erdogan’s growing authoritarianism has alarmed human rights and press freedom advocates, who say he is using the power to crack down on dissent and control the judiciary and media.
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Refugees Risk Death Traveling Through European Winter
Despite the dangers of the European winter, refugees are still coming, and many will die.
Amphetamines Fuel Both Sides of the Syrian War
Combatants in Syria’s civil war, civilians in the battle-weary region and the wealthy citizens of the Gulf countries all have a growing appetite for hard drugs.
Two Numbers: Bacon Is Carcinogenic, but So Is the Air You Breathe
And despite what you may have read, neither is nearly as bad for you as smoking cigarettes.
The Law Can’t Keep Up With Technology…and That’s a Very Good Thing
New technologies spread instantly through the cloud, and take hold with almost no legal oversight.
Aging Trans People Are Systematically Locked Out of the Health Care System
Widespread discrimination and a history of abuse are keeping a key group of seniors from getting the care they need.
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Downtime
'Fallout 4' Is the Most Complex Entertainment of Our Day, but Does That Make It Art?
"Fallout 4" will be one of the most artistic video games ever made. Whether that makes it art is up for debate.
R.L. Stine, Master of ’90s Kid Horror, Enjoys an Unexpected Renaissance
The 72-year-old author missed killing off teenagers too much to stop forever.
Revisiting American Journalism's Ballsier Days
There's a new movie trend in which journalists are portrayed—sometimes correctly—as heroes.
Editor's Pick
New Proposal Could Supercharge Green New Deal
By empowering the Tennessee Valley Authority the old New Deal could supercharge the New Green Deal proposed by politicians like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Gay Mayor and Navy Veteran Considers 2020 Run
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg announces the creation of a presidential exploratory committee for the Democratic nomination in 2020.
NOAA Climate Data Taken Offline During Shutdown
The website for the National Climatic Data Center showed a message that read: “The website you are trying to access is not available at this time due to a lapse in appropriation.”
Russia’s State T.V. ‘Understood Perfectly’ They Lied
Russian misinformation and propaganda has received widespread attention in the U.S. due to Moscow’s use of fake news and online trolls to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election.
Serena Williams Suffers Shock Defeat at Australian Open
Williams held a 5-1, 40-30 lead in the third set before Karolina Pliskova mounted a comeback to win the deciding set 7-5.
Trump's Russia Behavior Hints at Hidden Motive: Brennan
"He [Trump] acts like he has an ulterior motive that is not apparent," former CIA Director John Brennan said in an interview with MSNBC.
Dementia: Alzheimer's Linked to Gingivitis
An enzyme released by the bacteria that can cause gum disease could play a role in the development of the neurodegenerative disease.
Pope Francis on Trump’s Wall: Fear ‘Makes Us Crazy’
“That is not a Christian gesture,” the pope has said about the president’s claim that Mexico would pay for the wall.
