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Bernie's rebellion is going rogue
Many of those inspired by Sen. Bernie Sanders' insurgent campaign are now unwilling or reluctant to fall into line with his pleas to support Clinton.
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In the middle of the Baltic Sea, a paradise for peacemakers
The Aland Islands were once contested by Finland and Sweden, their immediate neighbors. But the dispute's peaceful resolution has worked so well that Aland now serves as an example to other cultural conflicts.
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Bill Clinton, as first gentleman, could reshape role of first ladies, too
America's first female president would also come with America's first first gentleman, and Bill Clinton could transform the role – if Hillary lets him.
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Why some South Koreans don't want shield from North's missiles
Locals worry the THAAD missile defense system would be a target, while analysts point out the risks of angering China with a joint US project.
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Why fingers pointed at Russia after hack of Democratic emails
There's no definitive evidence that Russian hackers attacked the Democratic National Committee. But why would Russia even want to? Many reasons, potentially.
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Your next Starbucks barista could have pink hair and a fedora
The coffee giant relaxed its dress code Monday to allow its employees to express themselves. The rise of individualism?
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How the Clintons' 'home' state turned so red, so quickly
The polarization that defines Washington politics hit Arkansas relatively recently and quickly. The shift shows the forces at work elsewhere, too.
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Nearby, but far away: Why aid doesn't make it from Baghdad to refugee camp
In Iraq's Anbar province, the lack of aid is symptomatic of an international system that not only is chronically underfunded but is ill-equipped to respond quickly or effectively in conflict zones.
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The UN is more arcane than you think. How one diplomat is changing that.
Mogens Lykketoft, who took over as president of the UN General Assembly a year ago, says he was 'shocked' by the backdoor method of choosing a new secretary general.
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Johannesburg tours reintroduce residents to the city they grew up in
Guide James Manguza takes people out of their 'bubble' to neighborhoods that have long been considered no-go zones for the Sout African city’s tourists and suburbanites alike.
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WikiLeaks blows up Clinton’s shot at smooth convention
Clinton had her work cut out for her even before a scandal that confirmed Sanders' suspicions that the DNC was biased against him. His supporters are set to protest in Philadelphia.
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Focus When a governor names his dog 'Veto'
With Donald Trump embarking on the homestretch of a campaign that has defied all political orthodoxy, Maine offers a glimpse into how a populist leader affects government and causes voters to take stock of the tone of their politics – and maybe dial it back.
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Cover Story Yellowstone and beyond: Are the national parks being loved to death?
On the 100th anniversary of the national park system, Yellowstone offers the ultimate test of whether America's outdoor crown jewels are being used too much.
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Monitor Breakfast Blocking Pacific trade deal means 'handing the keys' to China, official says
Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are against the Pacific trade deal. But the US trade representative still thinks it will pass Congress.
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Monitor Breakfast For US House candidates, who is the bigger liability, Clinton or Trump?
Rep. Greg Walden, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, says GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump isn't weighing down Republicans in contested races as much as Democrats are being hurt by the top of their ticket.
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Monitor Breakfast Will Dems retake House? It's too early to tell, say campaign officials
Demographics and dislike for Trump work to Democrats' advantage, but congressional campaign officials are cautious with their predictions.
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Passcode Experts: Obama’s color-coded rankings oversimplify cybersecurity threats
The DNC hack is a prime example of why President Obama’s new cybersecurity policy directive does not adequately account for the complex nature of the digital security threat, experts say.
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Passcode Machines v. hackers: Cybersecurity's artificial intelligence future
The US is short hundreds of thousands of information security professionals. But that gap is driving investments in artificial intelligence that may make armies of cybersecurity workers unnecessary.
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Passcode The Internet of Toys raises new privacy and security concerns for families (+video)
Passcode, the Family Online Safety Institute, and the Future of Privacy Forum hosted a discussion on kids and the connected home this week. Here are five things we learned.
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Change Agent An Illinois church's furniture-refurbishing ministry helps single moms
Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church wanted to try a different approach to helping single mothers who are in poverty or are healing from drug abuse, or both.
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Change Agent How SquashBusters uses sport to transform young lives
SquashBusters takes a sport oft-regarded as elitist, introduces it to city kids, and uses it to boost their academic prospects, build character, and give them a sense of belonging.
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Change Agent Ten public spaces that have been reinvented on a budget
Project for Public Spaces promotes a 'lighter, quicker, cheaper' approach. The aim is to turn these spaces into attractive community resources and gathering places.
July 26, 2016
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