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The North Korean leader wants to put a nuclear warhead on a missile and aim it at the United States. Is there still time to stop him?
How the 'Green Book' Saved Black Lives on the Road
A guidebook from the Jim Crow era often meant the difference between a hot meal and a vicious beating.
Meet Frauke Petry, the Donald Trump of Germany
In the dawn of the Trump era, one political party formerly on the fringes of German society has been glowing: the anti-immigrant, anti-EU Alternative für Deutschland.
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Gray Gardens
Arbin, Syria—A man waters herbs on his roof in this rebel-held town in the Eastern Ghouta region, near Damascus, on March 3. It’s been six years since Syria’s civil war began—a conflict that started as a series of nonviolent protests but quickly morphed into an international crisis that’s killed hundreds of thousands and left much of the country in ruins. Recently, Amnesty International reported that forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad hung thousands of people after a series of quick sham trials. Assad has long said his soldiers treat detainees lawfully, but the report offered more evidence of mass killings by the regime.
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Periscope
Even though Republicans hold majorities in both chambers of Congress, Trump's path to getting what he wants is strewn with hazards.
Why a Mexican Border Wall Won't Stop the Drug Cartels
Building a wall is expensive symbolism; it won't prevent catapults, submarines or laundered cartel money.
Why Russia Is Way Ahead in Race to Control the Arctic
Moscow is trying to tap the region's massive oil and natural gas reserves and encourage commercial shipping through an Arctic shortcut between European and Asian ports.
Horizons
A mainly chemical process produces a more environmentally sound alternative to fossil fuels.
How Uber Could End Up As Silicon Valley's Biggest Crash
A dysfunctional culture, bad press, a sketchy financial outlook, dissatisfied employees: Can the on-demand transport originator reform and become an enduring company?
Mental Illness Top Cause of Misery: Study
Previous assessments of happiness and unhappiness didn't examine mental health.
Why the EPA Is Allowing Tainted Water to Go Untreated
Letting contaminants slowly diminish over time saves money for polluters, but could jeopardize drinking water supplies and cost taxpayers dearly.
Downtime
Unalaska City High School are Alaska's defending 2A state champs and no team travels farther for wins.
Singer LP Talks Trump, Abortion and Break-up Ballads
"Who thinks they can tell you what to do with your body, with your mind?" says the singer.
Time Waits for No First Baseman
Baseball games are now on average longer than three hours. What's next, cricket?
Jolie Explores Pol Pot's Terror Through a Child's Eyes
Actress says she was determined to make the forthcoming Netflix movie driven by her love for Cambodia and son Maddox.
Meet Marin Minamiya, Japan's Youngest Explorer Prodigy
By 19, Marin Minamiya had quietly scaled two Himalayan mountains. Now she's skiing the North Pole.
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The former president is facing a major financial hit after a judge ruled Trump did commit fraud while inflating the value of his properties for years.
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With low unemployment and economic boosts, Biden should not be dropping in the polls, according to one political scientist, but his age may be a factor in this.
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