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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
Gabbard Calls for Ban of Weed Killer Linked to Cancer
Countries around the world have taken steps to ban or restrict glyphosate, but there is no federal ban in the U.S. on the chemical compound.
Climate-Socked Refugees May Migrate to Cooler Havens
Is Duluth, Minnesota, about to see a population boom? Where will we move if climate change forces people away from the coasts?
Syria Rebukes Trump Over Golan Heights
Syria responded to President Donald Trump's call to recognize the Golan Heights as part of Israel, with a Foreign Ministry official reportedly saying Syria is "determined to liberate this precious piece of Syrian national land through any means."
Mike Pence Says Venezuelan Leader Maduro ‘Must Go’
Pence wrote in an op-ed: “Maduro continues to stand in the way of Venezuela’s freedom and democracy.”
An End to Affirmative Action?
In a renewed push for total meritocracy in college admissions, affirmative action could join legacy admissions in going by the wayside.
Aurora Borealis to Reach New York: Where Can You Watch
The sun has belched out charged particles, which can create vibrant color that dances across the night sky, in colors ranging from icy blues to vibrant magentas and neon-glow greens.
Democrats Warn of 'Extreme Right-wing' Court Nominees
"At this rate, McConnell and Trump could leave few, if any, vacancies open in 2021," the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee said.
Thousands of Poison Toads Invade Florida Neighborhood
A representative from a toad removal company described the situation as a "toad vortex."
