Sam Koebrich
Haitians Are Hooked on the New York Lotto
Thanks to hole-in-the-wall bookies known as "borlettes," thousands of poor Haitians are playing a local version of New York's state-run lottery.
The Confusing Legacy of Ukraine's Revolutionary Protest Movement
We visited Kiev to capture the legacy of the pro-European protest movement that gave way to the current political upheaval all over Ukraine. What we found were sightseeing destinations and a booming tourist trade.
Retired Cop Ray Lewis Blames Corporate America for the Situation in Ferguson
In 2011, veteran Philadelphia police officer Ray Lewis became a mascot for the non-hippies at Occupy Wall Street. Last week he brought his colorful brand of activism to Ferguson.
Checking Out Istanbul's Knockoff Marketplace While It Lasts
As Turkey's relationship with the European Union becomes tighter, adopting its copyright standards is nearly a foregone conclusion. For now, knockoff peddlers are able to do their business more or less in the open, dealing mostly to European tourists.
ISIS Be Damned. Iraqi Kurds Still Love America
As secession approaches and US support remains absent, it might be time for Iraqi Kurds to pack away their bald-eagle t-shirts and roll up their American flags, but for now, Iraqi-Kurds still love America.
