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Uncovering Decades of Sexual Abuse in a Pennsylvania Diocese

A report on hundreds of “staggering and sobering” incidents in Altoona-Johnstown shows a pattern of abusive priests being taken out of circulation only to be placed back in.

• Adam Chandler
• March 1, 2016

McConnell Puts the Ball Into Obama's Court

The Republican Senate leader still isn’t budging when it comes to considering a nominee to replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.

• Russell Berman
• March 1, 2016

What One Year of Space Travel Does to the Human Body

After months aboard the International Space Station, Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko are coming home.

• Marina Koren
• March 1, 2016

Will the Worst Attack of ‘the Troubles’ Go Unprosecuted?

Charges were dropped against the only remaining suspect in the 1998 Omagh bombing in Northern Ireland, which killed 29 people.

• Adam Chandler
• March 1, 2016

Congress Tells Obama to Start Planning His Departure

A bill passed Monday directs the administration to help prepare its successor—and to start doing it soon.

• Russell Berman
• March 1, 2016

A Good Sign for Iran’s Moderates

Estimates from the Islamic Republic’s recent election point to a win for reform-minded candidates. But what does that mean?

• Adam Chandler
• February 29, 2016

The Dismantling of a European Migrant Camp

Workers took down makeshift homes Monday that had provided refuge for migrants in Calais, France.

• Nshira Turkson
• February 29, 2016

Buongiorno, Starbucks

The Seattle-based company is finally making a foray into the finicky coffee market that inspired its culture.

• Adam Chandler
• February 29, 2016

Can Trump Divide and Conquer the Republican Establishment?

After Chris Christie backed the entertainer on Friday, so did Paul LePage and Jeff Sessions—a diverse set of politicians. Meanwhile, the opposition remains split.

• David A. Graham
• February 29, 2016

A Tipping Point for Automatic Voter Registration?

Advocates are hoping to build on success in Oregon and take the idea nationwide. But as momentum is growing, so is the opposition.

• Russell Berman
• February 29, 2016