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September 16, 2016 Issue

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Cover story U.S.

9/11-Related Cancer Is Surging

Some 400,000 people have been affected by cancer, disease and mental illnesses from the 9/11 attacks, according to data obtained exclusively by Newsweek.

Why Satellite Imaging Is the Next Big Thing

A massive stream of photos from space will track war crimes, find real-time environmental problems and count the number of cars in Wal-Mart parking lots to help you game the stock market.

Was Bazooka Rhadebe Targeted for Anti-Mining Activism?

Bazooke Rhadebe's call for the right to say no to mining companies has echoes all over South Africa.

In Focus

Welcome to Cuba

Santa Clara, Cuba—The first scheduled commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than 50 years brings U.S. government officials, reporters and regular travelers to the central city of Santa Clara on August 31 as part of the Obama administration’s restoration of ties with the Communist-ruled island. U.S. airlines have been lining up to offer flights to the capital city of Havana, as tourism and travel by Americans of Cuban descent is expected to surge.

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Periscope

In Brazil, Soccer and Politics Go Hand in Glove

In Brazil, the most soccer-obsessed country in the world, politics often tracks the beautiful game.

Why Trump's Refusal to Release Tax Returns Is Bogus

There are tax documents not under audit that Trump can release, but won't.

Women Journalists Share Their Sexual Harassment Stories

The problem of sexual harassment in media has come to the surface after allegations by women who worked at Fox News.

Inside the Killing of DNC Staffer Seth Rich

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange hinted Rich was a source for the hacked DNC emails. But police and others say that's bogus.

Horizons

Docs: Take Two iPads and Call Me in the Morning

Drugs and iPads both worked well at soothing nerves, but parents of kids playing with iPads were less anxious than those given sedatives.

Once Drones Get AI, They'll Rule the World

Once drones come loaded with sophisticated AI and voice-recognition technology, humans won't have to guide them.

Fighting Fire With Cancer

Studies show that these highly fluorinated compounds could make the immune system sluggish and may raise the risk of cancer.

A GIF-Wrapped Present

Mediachain Labs and IIIF are taking radically different approaches to bringing us accurate information about our favorite online memes, art and more.

Downtime

The Jet Set: Wealthy Touring Colleges in Private Planes

As many Americans struggle with student loan debt, the wealthy are spending the equivalent of a college tuition to visit top schools.

The Last, Best Bookstore

The Last Bookstore is a potent symbol of the rebirth of literary culture in Los Angeles.

Are Instagram Photos Art?

A British publisher is pushing Instagram pictures from transience to permanence.

Going, Go-Go's, Gone

The Go-Go's are playing their last show at L.A.'s Greek Theatre on Tuesday, ending a long career of pop punk greatness.

Is This British Design's Brightest New Spark?

Meet the woman who's won Emerging Talent at London Design Festival

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

2 MIN READ

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

4 MIN READ

King Charles Latest Cancer Update, Given by Queen

By James Crawford-Smith

3 MIN READ

Barron Trump College Choice: Everything Donald, Melania Have Said

By Andrew Stanton

2 MIN READ

Can Justice Alito Be Forced to Recuse? Experts Weigh In

By Sean O'Driscoll

3 MIN READ