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The Wizard of the Saddle Rides Again

Is a Park in Memphis, Tennessee, the Epitome of Racism in Modern America? The KKK Say It’s Just History, Many Others Disagree

In the middle of a park in Memphis, Tennessee, stands a statue of Confederate lieutenant general Nathan Bedford Forrest, one of the most infamous and powerful racists in American history. When the Memphis City Council changed the name of Forrest Park, the KKK planned a massive protest. Full story

Ground Zero

Syria - The Free Syrian Army

During his time in Syria throughout much of 2012, videographer Robert KIng followed Aleppo's Al-Tawhid Brigade as he dodged bullets and rocket fire to learn more about the largest brigade of the Free Syrian Army. Somehow Robert managed to track down Haji-Mara, the Al-Tawhid Briga… Full story

Fringes

On the Run with John McAfee (Teaser)

VICE editor-in-chief Rocco Castoro and photographer/videographer Robert King have been following John McAfee for the past five days, documenting his life on the run. Here is a small taste of the footage they have taken. Full story

John McAfee Is in Guatemala City and He Just Hired the Best Lawyer in the Country

This morning I had a delicious breakfast of crepes and fresh fruit with John McAfee and his 20-year-old Belizean girlfriend Sam Vanegas at a luxurious resort in Guatemala City. We awoke early, preparing for our meeting with powerful Guatemalan lawyer and former Attorney General T… Full story

We Are with John McAfee Right Now, Suckers

VICE editor-in-chief Rocco Castoro and photographer/videographer Robert King have been following John McAfee for the past four days, documenting his life on the run. Rocco and Robert will continue to follow John until the conclusion of his journey. Full story

Our Syria Correspondent Is Doing an AMA Tomorrow

VICE Syria correspondent and veteran conflict photographer Robert King will be on Reddit tomorrow at 10:30 AM to answer your questions about what he's witnessed in his coverage of Bosnia, Chechnya, Afghanistan, Gaza, Mexico, Iraq, and now the year-long bloody civil war in Syria. Full story

Ground Zero

Syria - The Bombing of Aleppo's Dar al-Shifa Hospital

On November 21, Aleppo's Dar al-Shifa Hospital was bombed and destroyed by the Syrian Army. This is the same makeshift hospital where, weeks ago, VICE photographer and videographer Robert King reported on human rights abuses and war crimes against the patients (including children… Full story

Inside Aleppo's 'Stalingrad'

I am traveling with the Free Syrian Army on the front line of the al-Arqub neighborhood in Aleppo. Sniper rounds crack as the bullets zip over our heads. The acidic taste of gunpowder scares my throat and burns my waterless tear ducts. Just a half mile from the gutted and destroy… Full story

Our Syria Correspondent Was Interviewed by Wolf Blitzer Last Night

Robert King, the guy who wrote the sprawling 20-page piece on Syria for this month's issue, discussed the horrifying humanitarian conditions in the country tonight on CNN. Full story

The Man Who Was There

The Man Who Was There

Robert King Has Been Covering the FSA So Long They Named Him “Haji Memphis”

The situation in Syria is like many others throughout history—the eventual fallout of a religious minority ruling and oppressing the majority. I’m just trying to record it all, and I’ll be back soon. That’s the best I can do. Full story