* At the front lines of the chemical attacks in Syria. * Another look at the "red line": When chemical weapons are worse than conventional killing. * An internal debate over bombing Syria. * The pro-Assad Syrian Electronic Army takes down the New York Times, attacks Twitter and HuffPo in the
* Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson credited for encouraging King to speak about his dream. * Related: Jackson sings "Closer Walk With Thee" at the Newport Jazz Festival, 1970. * California rim fire that threatens to disrupt Yosemite and San Francisco water supply can be seen from outer space. * In Thailand, "
In light of the ongoing Snowden leak, the National Security Agency has begun mailing apology notes to private citizens. However, since it did take the time to read your correspondence, advice may be included.
* "While unceasingly observing and witnessing the heartbreaking bloodshed," Syrian Comment explains why intervention isn't viable. * One of America's most respected bankruptcy lawyers moonlights as a new-age healer, claiming his "energy hand" works. * If you are what you do, what are you
* UK draws up contingency plans for military action in Syria; Russia warns of "catastrophic consequences." * Kerry's speech marked the harshest American condemnation of the slaughter in Syria to date; it didn't mean we're going to war. * Assad's use of chemical
* The Guardian will grant the New York Times access to some of its trove of Snowden documents. * Der Spiegel releases Snowden documents that show the NSA hacked into foreign nations' videoconferences at the UN. * At a planned Upper West Side luxury tower, rich and poor occupants will have separate
* Documents show the Reagan administration knew of, but never disclosed, Saddam's widespread use of chemical weapons. * This was the birth of the Black Chamber, the NSA's earliest predecessor, and it would be hidden in the nondescript brownstone. * Coptic Christians in Egypt face an uncertain future. * Related:
Modern-day totem poles constructed from Americans’ favorite consumer materials—cars, beer cans, even cheeseburgers.
* Despite warnings, when doctors prescribe antibiotics, they usually prescribe big—and often shouldn't prescribe at all. * Dentist buys one of John Lennon's teeth at auction, hopes to clone the late Beatle. * Regarding Manziel, in defense of NCAA rules: Most of the athletes actually want an education.
* Assessing the media's trouble with pronouns after Bradley Manning became Chelsea Manning. * Chelsea Manning's statement on day of sentencing. * American photographer tells of torture and seven months' imprisonment with jihadi rebel fighters in Syria. * Photojournalist gang-raped in Mumbai. * No one is going to put
