Newsweek Magazine

May 05, 2017 Issue

Features

Cover story World

What War With North Korea Looks Like

Taking out North Korea's nuclear weapons won't be quick, and it won't be easy

U.S.

Many Problems With Donald Trump's Infrastructure Plan

The president's infrastructure plan is (a) too small; (b) unworkable; (c) a giveaway to the rich; (d) all of the above.

In Focus

100 Daze

Washington, D.C.—President Donald Trump poses for a portrait in the Oval Office on April 21. In the days before April 29, which marks the 100th day of his administration, Trump posted a tweet complaining that it was unfair to grade him on such a short period in office, even though he vowed on the campaign trail to complete at least 60 of his policy proposals during his first 100 days. Supporters call the appointment of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and the dismantling of a swath of Obama-era regulations successes, while the debacle over a health care bill was a notable failure.

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CIA Drone Strike Nearly Killed Head of Al-Qaeda

Pakistan is now harboring Al-Qaeda leaders Ayman al-Zawahiri and Hamza bin Laden, multiple sources say.

U.S.

How the Opioid Fight is Threatened by Healthcare Reform

The GOP's latest plan to kill Obamacare could hurt the fight against opioid addiction just as it shows signs of progress.

World

Iraq's Unlikely Love Affair With Cuddly Canines

For years, many Iraqis considered dogs to be unclean. Now, these fleabags are beloved—and not just for security.

World

Steve Bannon's Ideological Ties to Russia

Steve Bannon doesn't seem to be caught up in the Russiagate probes, but he does have an ideological link to Moscow

World

Does Le Pen Really Have a Shot at the Élysée Palace?

Le Pen is way down in the polls. But her base is energized, and as the French economy sputtersr and fears of Islamist militants grow, it may be too soon to discount her chances.

World

How Israel Is Increasingly Privatizing the Occupation

In Israel and the West Bank, private security guards are increasingly common, from tightly patrolled government buildings to illegal Jewish settlements.

World

Is Venezuela Repeating Mistakes With Focus on Mining?

The country's reliance on oil has destroyed its economy, and analysts say the same may happen with mining.

Horizons

Science

How a Robot Worm Could Make Colonoscopies Fun (Really)

A professor at Ben-Gurion University in Israel is developing a tiny robot that will be able to crawl through the intestinal tract.

Science

A Moon of Saturn is Habitable

NASA scientists announced today that Enceladus, the sixth-largest moon of Saturn, has hydrothermal vents that are actively releasing hydrogen. Because such ecosystems are known to support life, the discovery confirms that Enceladus is a habitable environment.

Science

Badgers Can Bury Entire Cows, a Scientific First

The badgers then feasted for more than a week on the underground meat.

World

S. African Program Breaks Link Between Violence and HIV

If she had stayed, she says, "probably by now I'd be dead and buried."

Downtime

Entertainment

Designer Matteo Cibic Specializes in Surprises

Cibic's work "mixes the glamor of fashion with the eclecticism of design. His fantastic creatures and strange forms could come from a fantasy 3-D movie."