Madman on the Potomac
Trump’s threat to nuke North Korea has experts poring over the fine print on presidential authority.
On The Cover
Big Shots
Soft Soaping?
A worker washes a statue of Soviet Union founder Vladimir Lenin in St.Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. On Nov. 7, 2017 some Russians will commemorate 100 years of Bolshevik Revolution.
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End of ISIS: Victims In Iraq Are Taking Revenge
Will anyone stop them?
Trump Is Losing the New Cold War
The president has not acknowledged the intelligence failures that occurred during the 2016 election, nor has he sought to fix them. The result: Russia is winning.
New World
Elephants Living in Fear of Poachers Forage at Night
A new study tracking the movement of the mammals to detect risk of poaching may help save the lives of elephants.
Why Pediatricians Won't Talk to Patients About Guns
Firearms are a leading cause of death among children and doctors need to stop ignoring it, experts say.
Do All Animals Sleep?
What does it mean to sleep, after all?
Weight Loss Saves Obese Adults Nearly $30,000
Obesity causes the U.S. nearly $210 billion a year in medical expenses, according to findings.
Downtime
How Steely Dan Nearly Went Insane for One Guitar Solo
Steely Dan blew through thousands of dollars—and as many as eight guitar players—just to nail down one solo. This is the inside story of the hit song "Peg."
Stunning Theory Explaining MLB Home-run Barrage
Our national pastime’s long-range capabilities this year would make a Korean dictator blush.
‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Addresses the GOP Assault on DACA
The writers of the ABC sitcom find that 'what's happening now is all very personal for us.'
'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' Creator Has Broadway Dreams
Rachel Bloom tells Newsweek she's written a musical called "Broadway Crazy" that she may someday develop.
