Story Behind Famous Beheading — and What’s Not There
A new documentary on the life, capture and execution of a young American journalist is riveting. It does not, however, help us understand why he had to die.
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Sixth Amendment Undermined in Louisiana
‘Strike on Syria’ Guessing Game ; Is Trump Harder on Putin Than Obama? …and More Picks 4/12
The Enzyme That Eats Plastic
We’re All Breathing Unhealthy Air ; Is CIA Covering for Gina Haspel? …and More Picks 4/18
The Iran Nuclear Deal and the View From Tehran
Want to understand the consequences of pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal? What it means for the US, Iran, and rest of the world? Listen to this conversation with Iran scholar and former Iranian ambassador and government official Seyed Hossein Mousavian.
Iran-US Crisis: The Six Angry Men Who Could Trigger War
US-Iran tensions over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program and its backing of foreign proxies has put the Middle East on edge. Are the hawks in Washington and hardliners in Tehran bent on conflict?
How Will Iran Respond After US Killing of Top General?
The assassination of Quds Force General Qassem Soleimani could trigger an escalation of violence in the Middle East. Six months ago, we told you about him… and the other men who could start a war between the US and Iran.
Cybersecurity Researchers Build a Better Trap, Using AI to Generate Fake Documents
After a Decade Without Executions, SC’s Solution: Bring Out the Firing Squad ; Syrian Refugees Fear for Future Without Asylum ; and More Picks 5/11
Power Companies Band Together to Build Coast-to-Coast EV Fast-Charger Network
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Is Assassinating the Latest ISIS Leader Just Cutting Off Hydra’s Head?
The “removal” of ISIS leader Hashimi al-Qurayshi is just the latest targeted attack against Islamic terrorists in what is becoming a trend.
Israel Steps Up Pressure on Gaza Despite Growing Criticism
Concern for hostages and the impact of fighting on civilians fail to slow Israeli attacks in Gaza.
Editors’ Picks for Feb 4
Trump Manages to Maintain White Nationalist Vote, US Seeks to Export Cyber-Terror Tools, France Poised to Extend State of Emergency, and More Picks
Humpback Whale Makes Record Journey From South America to Africa
PICKS are stories from many sources, selected by our editors or recommended by our readers because they are important, surprising, troubling, enlightening, inspiring, or amusing. They appear on our site and in our daily newsletter. Please send suggested articles, videos, podcasts, etc. to picks@whowhatwhy.org.