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What China's Economic Slowdown Means for the Rest of the World

The West got a pass in the last Asian financial crisis. Not this time.

World

Syria's White Helmets Save Civilians, Soldiers and Rebels Alike

Five years into Syria's civil war, the country's Syrian Civil Defense workers have saved more than 40,000 lives on both sides of the fight.
Tech & Science

Seeking Cures in Kentucky Coal Mines

Microorganisms that survive the most inhospitable conditions on Earth might help treat some of the deadliest diseases.
World

Catholic Guilt? The Lying, Scheming Altar Boy Behind a Lurid Rape Case

How four men were wrongly convicted in Philadelphia sexual assault case.
Culture

Boutique Perfumery Ormonde Jayne's Heaven Scent Sorcery

Boutique perfumery Ormonde Jayne captures some of the world's most exotic fragrances.
World

Mahmoud Abbas's Struggle to Prevent a Third Intifada

The Palestinian president is doing all he can to prevent a Third Intifada while dealing with a population overwhelmingly in favor of attacks.
Culture

A Bumpy Ride In Copenhagen, The City of Cycling

Copenhagen's newest bike lane will hang between two skyscrapers—but will locals ever get to ride it?
World

God's Grocer: Pope Francis Has Opened His Farm to Visitors

To mark a holy year, Pope Francis has opened up his farm and its shop to the curious and the hungry.
Culture

The Eleanor Friedberger Guide to the Hudson Valley

The indie songwriter, whose move to upstate New York inspired a new life and new record, shares five of her favorite local spots.
Tech & Science

X-Rays Reveal the Secrets of Egyptian Scrolls

New technologies are enabling conservators to extract ancient texts from papyrus before it turns to dust.
Sports

Connor Halliday Was a Lock for the NFL

The former Washington State quarterback led the nation in passing last year, and is now completely out of the game.
Tech & Science

Tech’s New Wrinkle: Silicon Valley Still Doesn’t Get 'Old'

Devices and apps that cater to the elderly aren't sexy, but they're vital.
Culture

Noah's Ark Rises in Kentucky, Dinosaurs and All

A fundamentalist Christian organization's $101 million project has been the subject of a bitter lawsuit.
Tech & Science

Airplane Designs That Could Counteract Jet Lag

The Airbus A350 XWB has an LED lighting system that is meant to keep your circadian rhythm on beat.
Culture

Two Numbers: Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' Sells Out First German Print Run Since World War II

Long out of print in Germany, Hitler's manifesto sells out in new edition.
World

Methane Gas Crisis: How California's Porter Ranch Became a Ghost Town

In Southern California, a huge environmental disaster has been unraveling for months, killing the ozone layer and driving out residents.