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How the 'Green Book' Saved Black Lives on the Road

A guidebook from the Jim Crow era often meant the difference between a hot meal and a vicious beating.

By Alexander Nazaryan | 24 min read

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Meet Frauke Petry, the Donald Trump of Germany

In the dawn of the Trump era, one political party formerly on the fringes of German society has been glowing: the anti-immigrant, anti-EU Alternative für Deutschland.

By Yardena Schwartz | 11 min read

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How the 'Green Book' Saved Black Lives on the Road

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By Alexander Nazaryan | 24 min read

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Meet Frauke Petry, the Donald Trump of Germany

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Trump's Coming Battle With Congress

Even though Republicans hold majorities in both chambers of Congress, Trump’s path to getting what he wants is strewn with hazards.

By Matthew Cooper | 6 min read

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Why a Mexican Border Wall Won't Stop the Drug Cartels

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Why Putin's Russia Is Beating the U.S. in the Race to Control the Arctic

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Trump's Coming Battle With Congress

Even though Republicans hold majorities in both chambers of Congress, Trump’s path to getting what he wants is strewn with hazards.

By Matthew Cooper | 6 min read

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Why a Mexican Border Wall Won't Stop the Drug Cartels

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Why Putin's Russia Is Beating the U.S. in the Race to Control the Arctic

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New Eco-Friendly, Renewable Tires Stretch the Boundaries of Rubber Production

A mainly chemical process produces a more environmentally sound alternative to fossil fuels.

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New Eco-Friendly, Renewable Tires Stretch the Boundaries of Rubber Production

A mainly chemical process produces a more environmentally sound alternative to fossil fuels.

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How Uber Could End Up As Silicon Valley's Most Spectacular Crash

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Far out! Unalaska High School basketball reigns in 'The Last Frontier'

Unalaska City High School are Alaska’s defending 2A state champs and no team travels farther for wins.

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Far out! Unalaska High School basketball reigns in 'The Last Frontier'

Unalaska City High School are Alaska’s defending 2A state champs and no team travels farther for wins.

By John Walters | 10 min read

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