COVER STORY Analysis
Kim Jong Un and the Art of the Deal
For years, he's been seen as a naif or a madman. But what if Kim Jong Un is the smartest guy in the room?
On The Cover
Features
Photos: Why Are These Animals Endangered?
Tim Flach’s striking portraits of animals sought to highlight the similarities between humans and the natural world. In his latest work, he used the same method to draw attention to our effects on it.
Big Shots
Church and Stare
Moscow—Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a prayer service after being sworn in to a new six-year term on May 7. Putin, who has led the country since 1999, was re-elected by a landslide, in a contest critics say was marred by fraud. His inauguration came two days after police detained about 1,600 people, including opposition leader Aleksei Navalny, during anti-Putin protests.
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Before Trump, Oliver North Was Dishonest—and Beloved
The incoming president of the National Rifle Association has a long—and notorious—history of peddling alternative facts.
Beppe Grillo on 'Dysfunctional' EU
Beppe Grillo—Italy’s comedian turned prominent politico—talks Trump and the future of the European Union.
Party Foul
Democrats are trying to be the party of #MeToo. But for all their commendable outrage over the Eric Schneiderman scandal, their grasp on moral superiority is also tenuous.
New World
Mysteries of Water Solved in New Study
The discovery could have profound implications for science.
Scientist Probe Famous Deaths for New Insights
Revisiting history yields haunting insights about what might have been.
Downtime
John Cameron Mitchell 20 Years After 'Hedwig'
Twenty years after his musical cult hit, Mitchell is staying busy with a new film, a new tour and a new musical podcast.
Every Bon Jovi Album Ranked, From Worst to Best
When Jon Bon Jovi says he’s "seen a million faces and rocked them all," it’s technically an understatement
