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December 22, 2017 Issue

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Putin Is Preparing for World War III—Is Trump?

Many Russians believe a major war is imminent, and that's the way Putin likes it.

Why Women Fight in the World' Most 'Forgotten' Crisis

Meet the women who chose to take up arms in one of Africa's most bitter conflicts.

In Focus

Lending a Hand

Kolkata, India—A demonstrator displays the colors of the pride flag during the 16th annual Kolkata Rainbow Pride Walk on December 10. The walk, which is the longest-running demonstration for LGBT rights in Asia, attracted hundreds of marchers who urged the government to amend a bill that they say doesn’t sufficiently protect transgender citizens.

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Periscope

Will Jeff Sessions Go After Medical Marijuana?

"We've got other priorities we ought to be spending our resources on," Alberto Gonzales, the attorney general for President George W. Bush, told Newsweek.

After Mugabe, Will Other African Countries Follow Suit?

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe, untouchable for decades and a hero of African independence, is out. Who's next?

How AI Learns to Be Sexist and Racist

If white-male biases get into AI, it could have repercussions for women or minorities, adding prejudice to hiring, promotions and salary decisions.

Horizons

Utah Monuments At Risk of Looting and Mining

President Donald Trump vastly reduced the boundaries of two Utah national monuments.

The Top Medical Stories Of The Year For 2017

From CRISPR bacon to Donald Trump's opioid war declaration, these are the top health stories of 2017.

Downtime

Allison Janney Might Finally Get an Oscar

As Tonya Harding's mother from hell in "I, Tonya," the Emmy-winning TV star steals all of her scenes.

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Humanized in 'Fauda'

A thrilling Israeli TV series offers radically balanced portraits of both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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