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August 18, 2018

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Intriguing

Is Omarosa Out-Trumping Trump?

Omarosa Manigault Newman’s shape-shifting road has led from Al Gore staffer to White House aide to media sensation.

Rising Stars

Meet the Teacher Who Dares to Speak With Boko Haram

Hamsatu Allamin is one of the few people in Nigeria to speak with both insurgents and the government. How does she stay alive?

Flashback

The Metrosexual Knights Who Defended Medieval Korea

These androgynous young dudes were deadly warriors and skillful leaders who brought security and stability.

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How Fat Will Semen Make You?

OZY’s Eugene S. Robinson addresses queries from the love-weary in “Sex With Eugene.”

Fast Forward

Doctors Deploy a Surprisingly Low-Tech Tool Kit Against Opioids

Strategies originally used to fight addictions like alcoholism are being used to wage war against America’s opioid epidemic.

Immodest proposal

Wanna Save Democracy? Read a Novel

Books are what America needs to bridge the partisan divide, so let’s create some required reading.

The Huddle

This MLB Pitcher Gets It From His Mama

Tyler Skaggs has several people to thank for his success, especially his mother.

Opinion

Here's How to Hold Priests Accountable for Abuse

My First Communion came from an abuser. Now ’mandatory reporter’ laws must be used to protect Catholic youths.

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