March 27, 2013: Morning
By The Morning News
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- Justices say it could be too early to consider same-sex marriage, and may dismiss the case to allow states to continue experimenting.
- According to Tony Kushner's prophecy, capitalism can absorb equal rights for gays, but still encourage many horrible things.
- North Korea turns volume of missile systems—and overall antagonism toward the U.S. and its allies—up to 11.
- Official photograph of North Korean hovercrafts appears to be faked.
- Illustrated guide to everything you need to know about recent romantic relations between the U.S. and North Korea.
- We always have room for another profile of Cai Guo Qiang, Chinese artist who works in gunpowder and other explosive media.
- Praise for Osaka's superlative soul foods, okonomiyaki and takoyaki—savory pancakes and octopus balls.
- Artist decorates New York City intersections with signs documenting rappers' quotes about those intersections.
- Digital music executives see opportunities in Africa, where until now iTunes and streaming services weren't available and piracy ruled.
- Roundtable of experts discuss how Africa could become a global hub of science.
- New Radiolab episode on doubt includes segment about a mysterious man in leather on a beach.
- The most expensive T-shirt in New York City, made from crocodile, costs $91,500.
- When it comes to addiction, whether fashion or gambling, the pain is always the high and the high is always the pain.
- First round of the Zombie Round features heated opinions in today's Tournament of Books.
