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Putin says his country is impervious to threats from the West. But new U.S. sanctions aim to upend that claim. Washington's new mood: "Punish Russia as hard as possible."
Blink-182 Co-Founder, Ex-Pentagon Official Hunt UFOs
The singer of a popular '90s band has joined a former Pentagon official to prove that UFOs exist. But is the truth really out there?
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Bring It On!
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina—Lane Pittman takes a lone, oddly patriotic stand against Florence, defying wind and rain on deserted Ocean Boulevard on September 14. After making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane and slowing to a tropical depression, Florence assaulted the Carolinas with overwhelming rain and wind, leaving catastrophic flooding. Three days later, at least 23 people were reported dead. Meanwhile, Typhoon Mangkhut battered the Philippines and triggered a series of devastating landslides. Dozens were killed in the storm.
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Periscope
In her new book, "These Truths," Lepore illuminates the direct line between the country's polarized past and divided present.
Germany's Renewable Energy Dreams Have Been Derailed
Germany's lofty goal of switching to renewable energy gets a gritty reality check.
Will Surge of Women in Mexican Politics End Violence?
In a country where women face increasing discrimination and violence, a new wave of women in government is giving many in Mexico hope for change.
Horizons
Hawaii is fighting to save its beloved ohia from an infestation of alien spores.
New Goblin Spider Resembles 'Predator' Alien
"Almost nothing is known about its biology, and they are difficult to keep in captivity."
Downtime
The parallels between government and the themes of popular dystopian novels are striking. Every day, kids are being killed on the streets, in their schools, and at the movies.
The Truth About Women in Wednesday Martin's 'Untrue'
The author of "Primates of Park Avenue" has a new book suggesting the sexual desire of males and females are more similar than men probably want to admit.
Editor's pick
"The more people know about Alexey," a pro-Navalny volunteer tells Newsweek, "the harder it will be for the Russian authorities to kill him in prison."
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A Republican measure to block President Joe Biden's student-loan forgiveness plan would force borrowers to retroactively cover the voided pause period.
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