The Mystery Of Julian Assange's Cat
Assange was arrested Thursday after the Ecuadorian Embassy in London said he was no longer welcome. But what happened to the self-proclaimed master of "counter-purrveillance?"
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World Criminal Court Rejects Probe Into U.S. Actions In Afghanistan
The judges at the International Criminal Court said that the probe would be "inevitably doomed to failure." It's a victory for the White House, which has spoken out against an investigation.
Trump Threatens To Send Detained Immigrants To 'Sanctuary Cities' As Retaliation
After his administration knocked down reports that such a policy was being considered, the president tweeted that "strong considerations" were being given to the idea as political retribution.
Does Empathy Have A Dark Side?
It's good to feel empathy, right? Not always, according to a forthcoming book. Humans are empathetic beings, and we sometimes harm others, not out of a failure of empathy, but because of it.
Analysis: Does Netanyahu's Win Maintain Status Quo Or Push Israel Further Right?
The Israeli prime minister's fourth consecutive term — fifth total — comes as he flirts with lightning-rod issues and hard-right and religious factions.
'New York Post' Denounced For Publishing Sept. 11 Photo With Rep. Ilhan Omar Words
The newspaper's cover featured an image of the 2001 terrorist attack and a partial quote by Omar about the incident. Fellow lawmakers and activists expressed outrage at the paper's editorial decision.
How Much Did WikiLeaks Damage U.S. National Security?
This question has been a source of debate since the group published hundreds of thousands of U.S. military documents and diplomatic cables in 2010, many related to U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A Dystopian High School Musical Foresaw The College Admissions Scandal
A California high school is staging an original musical called Ranked, set in a world where class rank means everything, and some parents are willing to pay for their student to get a better spot.
Kim Tightens Leadership Over North Korea In Major Government Reshuffle
The North Korean leader shunted aside a pair of long-serving senior officials and seated a newly elected parliament. The move is thought to be aimed at helping Kim ride out U.S. sanctions.
Beyond Crabgrass: A Look At America's 'Radical Suburbs'
Amanda Kolson Hurley is well-acquainted with suburbia's many negative stereotypes. But in a new book, she asks us to take a look at what is possible in this realm when the human spirit is at its best.