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Islamic State

The Islamic State May Now Have Slightly More Than No Air Force

Even if an unverified report that the Islamic State is flying seized fighter jets in Syria is true, the planes probably won't have much affect on the conflict.
Ryan Faith
10.17.14
americas

Voters In Colorado and Kansas Are Tuning Out This Year's Election

Tight races in battleground states tend to mobilize voters, but conversations in Colorado and Kansas reflect a palpable sense of disillusionment this electoral cycle.
Ari Ratner
10.17.14
africa

Nigerian Military Officials Declare Ceasefire Agreement With Boko Haram

Neither Boko Haram or the Nigerian government have released official statements or confirmations, but if true, the ceasefire would be a historic development in the conflict.
Kayla Ruble
10.17.14
Art

The .GIF Mountainsides And Internet Landscapes Of Mark Dorf

It's Nature vs. Internet in "Emergence," the new collection of images from Mark Dorf.
Charlotte Japp
10.17.14
techno

ON DECK: Applescal

From heart-pumping to heart-warming, this mix has it all.
David Garber
10.17.14
Words

[Update] Rave No More: Time Warp Festival Will Not Happen in a Historic NYC Armory After All

The German techno festival has found a new location after they failed to obtain necessary permits from city officials.
VICE Thump
10.17.14
Comics!

Band for Life - Part 35

Linda's partner Claw has witnessed a horrifying accident at his factory job, and Linda's facing her own problems at work. If there's one thing I know for sure, it's that work sucks.
Anya Davidson
10.17.14
Film

I'm Short, Not Stupid Presents: 'Sort (No Man’s Land)'

An eerie movie about war, death, and friendship that combines 3D animation and footage from a handheld camera to jarring effect.
Jeffrey Bowers
10.17.14
NEW YORK CITY

Flying a Drone Is Still Not a Crime, New York Police Department Learns

Charges were dropped against two New York men who flew their drones near a bridge earlier this summer.
Jason Koebler
10.17.14
North Korea

Meet the Men and Women Who Help Rule North Korea From the Shadows

After remaining out of sight for about six weeks, Kim Jong-un is back in the public eye according to state media. But that doesn't mean he's back in charge.
Keegan Hamilton
10.17.14
middle east

Turkey's Arrest of German Journalists Highlights Deteriorating Press Freedoms

Turkish authorities are continuing to crack down on independent media, and local journalists are paying a higher price than international reporters.
John Beck
10.17.14
Photo

Dr. Stanley Burns, the Man Behind 'The Knick'

Meet the New York ophthalmologist and historian who owns the world’s largest collection of early medical and historical photography and was in charge of making sure The Knick was accurate.
Giancarlo T. Roma
10.17.14
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