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March 22, 2019 Issue

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Cover story Science

Before the Moon Landing: How Neil Armstrong Saved NASA

Armstrong made his "historic leap for mankind" when he walked on the moon on July 20, 1969. But three years earlier, he'd performed another, salvaging a mission that could have derailed the space program.

Sony's 'Dreams': Theater's Next Stage

It began as a video game about making games, but "Dreams" could go far beyond that.

In Focus

Double Trouble

A man hoists debris at the crash site of Nairobi-bound Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 on March 10. All 157 people, from 35 nations, were killed. At press time, the cause of the crash was not determined, but it was the second time in a year that the newest version of the 737 Max 8—Boeing’s most popular jet—crashed minutes after takeoff; last October, 189 people were killed in Indonesia. Several international airlines have grounded their 737 Max 8 fleets.

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Periscope

Doug Jones: The Republican Party Is Losing Its Soul

The Alabama senator sees unsettling echoes of America's racist past in the Trump era. His new book is a wake-up call with a powerful message: Never forget.

Inside the Secret Campaign to Find an American Hostage

Saturday marks the 12th anniversary of Levinson's disappearance. Private rescue groups say the U.S. government is thwarting efforts to bring him home

Horizons

USGS: California's Next Big Hazard Could Be a Volcano

A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey assesses the risk of volcanic eruptions across the state.

Downtime

'A Garden Can Be Anywhere'

In her sumptuous new book, Lauri Kranz—garden guru to the stars—will inspire even apartment dwellers to grow their own food.

Sounds Like Teen Spirit

The creators of Broadway's newest hit musical thought their show was dead in 2015. Rabid young champions of the cast album proved them wrong.

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