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September 11, 2015 Issue

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Cover story U.S.

The Dungeon on Seymour Avenue

Michelle Knight is one of the world's most famous survivors. But that doesn't pay the rent or buy back the life that was ripped from her.

Why Is the FBI Trying to Bury a Special Forces War Hero?

Lieutenant Colonel Jason Amerine exposed how the bureau has botched hostage negotiations with the Taliban and ISIS.

In Focus

Poll Vault

Mobile, Alabama—Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump takes the stage at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on August 21. The billionaire real estate developer continues to surge in the polls, thanks in part to his populist rhetoric. In recent weeks, he has talked about raising taxes on hedge fund managers and imposing tariffs on American companies that outsource labor or move their global headquarters outside the U.S.

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Periscope

What Wall Street Gets Wrong About China

Yes, growth is slowing, but Beijing is on a more sustainable path.

How the Iran Nuclear Deal Weakened AIPAC, Washington's Most Powerful Interest Group

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee placed all of its chips on its multi-million dollar campaign to scuttle the Iran deal, and it now appears it will lose that bet.

A Phantom Menace: Why Turkish Conservatives Are Worrying About Jedis

Some conservatives fear a religion based on Star Wars is undermining Islam among young Turks.

Study: Mass Shootings 'Exceptionally American Problem'

U.S. has less than five percent of world's population, but had 31 percent of mass shootings in 1966-2012.

Horizons

Pages of a 'Drinkable Book' Could Bring Safe Water to Millions

A researcher has invented a cheap filter paper that removes more than 99.9 percent of bacteria from water.

In Silicon Valley, Failing Is Succeeding

Silicon Valley dominates the tech world because it knows the value of a good f-up.

Grass That Doesn't Need Water Could Keep California Green

A citizen scientist came up with the seeds for a potentially drought-proof lawn.

Colombia to End Coca Farm Glyphosate Sprayings

Twenty years into 'Plan Colombia,' it's clear the effort fighting drug trafficking has done nothing but harm innocent farmers.

Downtime

The Cheshire Murders and the Illusion of Safety

A horrific home invasion in suburban Connecticut calls into question the comforts we take for granted.

Dead People Should Stop Tweeting

Dead celebrity Twitter accounts are a waste of time and an abuse of Twitter's verification tool.

Changing the Channel: The Man Who First Swam From England to France

Captain Webb celebrates the old-school bravery of the first man to swim the Channel.

Editor's Picks

Donald Trump's Lawyer May Be Creating 'Chaos' on Purpose: Attorney

Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance says that Donald Trump's lawyer, Todd Blanche, may be creating "chaos" deliberately.

By Emma Marsden

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Dozens of Morehouse College Staff Vote Against Giving Biden Degree

Some 38 faculty members voted against giving President Biden an honorary doctorate.

By Martha McHardy

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King Charles Latest Cancer Update, Given by Queen

By James Crawford-Smith

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Barron Trump College Choice: Everything Donald, Melania Have Said

By Andrew Stanton

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Can Justice Alito Be Forced to Recuse? Experts Weigh In

By Sean O'Driscoll

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