Nancy Pelosi’s Power Move on the State of the Union
President Trump might be able to keep the government closed indefinitely. But the new Democratic speaker can deny him use of the country’s most effective pulpit to make his case to the public.
The Deadliest Day for the U.S. in Syria
Trump says ISIS is defeated, but an Islamic State attack in Syria on Wednesday killed four Americans.
Go Ahead, Post the Stupid Photo of Yourself From 10 Years Ago
Critics have raised fears that the pictures could be used for corporate surveillance, but this is a molehill on the mountain.
What Might Animals Look Like Thousands of Years From Now?
A new pop-up book imagines how Chicago’s ecosystem might evolve in a world with fewer humans.
Trump's Chief Advocate on Capitol Hill Has Somehow Survived
The government closure has proven to be Shahira Knight's greatest challenge yet.
Photos From the 2019 Dakar Rally
On January 7, a group of 334 competitors began the 41st annual Dakar Rally: a punishing 10-day 3,000-mile race across the Peruvian desert.
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Photos From the 2019 Dakar Rally
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