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Film

The New Movie 'Stories of Our Lives' Dispels the Myths Fueling Kenya's Homophobia
The Nairobi-based arts collective the Nest created an anthology of short films that was recently shown at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Michael-Oliver Harding
10.5.14
Premieres

Criminal Code Are Post-Post-Goth-Punk's Saving Grace
Listen to their new banger "Burning Backwards."
Zachary Lipez
10.5.14
Europe

War Crimes Trial Ends as Divisive Election Nears in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The five-year trial of suspected war criminal and former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic came to a close this week, just as voters in Bosnia and Herzegovina were due to head to the polls.
Daniel Nolan
10.5.14
Stuff

Dr. James Fallon Makes Being a Psychopath Look Like Fun
"In a sense, we need psychopathy. We don’t need full-blown psychopath dangerous fuckers, but having a prevalence of psychopathic traits is associated with leadership. It’s in presidents, and prime ministers, and in people who take risks."
Roc Morin
10.5.14
Features

Summer Camp's Guide to Touring Italy
Elizabeth Sankey shares her photo diary and tips from her tour abroad.
Elizabeth Sankey
10.5.14
Health

How New York City Is Fighting Ebola Before It Even Arrives
At hospitals around the country, doctors are scrambling to prepare for Ebola, but nurses say they are still unprepared.
ALEX PASTERNACK
10.5.14
ebola

The Equations Behind Epidemics
Understanding the SIR model, which describes how an outbreak can catch fire from humble beginnings.
Michael Byrne
10.5.14
News

Rogue Ex-Billionaire Is Verbose in Arguing for Release from Prison
Allen Stanford filed a 299-page brief last month with the Fifth US Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, making no fewer than 15 lengthy arguments about why he should be set free. He was convicted in 2012 on 13 felony charges related to America’s...
Michael Lindenberger, Dallas Morning News and Murray
10.5.14
Film

What Do You Do with a PhD in Celebrity Gossip?
The academic Anne Helen Petersen has become internet famous and critically acclaimed for her examinations of the gossip industry and the way we talk about stars.
Emalie Marthe
10.5.14
Highlights

Brandon Belt's Solo Blast Ends 18-Inning Game
The Giants beat the Nationals in a marathon game on Brandon Belt's solo home run in the 18th.
Sean Newell
10.5.14
Highlights

Ole Miss Comes Back To Stun Alabama
Ole Miss tied Alabama late in the fourth quarter on a 34-yard strike to Vince Sanders, took the lead off a fumble recovery on the following kickoff, and sealed the win with an interception.
Sean Newell
10.4.14
Highlights

Alabama Facemask No-Call Leads To Touchdown
A clear facemask penalty was not called and directly impacted the play that resulted in an Alabama fumble recovery and touchdown.
Sean Newell
10.4.14
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