Model Mayhem
Scientists Befuddled by El NiƱo’s Absence

Models have gotten El Niño predictions wrong. Greens, take note: it’s hard to predict what the planet’s climate will do next.

God Wars
Onward Christian Soldiers

With new support from the Kurdish Regional Government, Iraqi Christians are starting to form a militia to fight back against ISIS.

Frack Attack
What to Make of the American Rig Count Drop

The number of active US rigs dropped to its lowest level since 2011, but it’s not time to panic yet.

The Emerging European Politics
Where’s the Portuguese Syriza?

The country has not benefited from the euro, but no insurgent party has developed.

Shocked Shocked
There’s Gambling at the Springfield Cafe!

Illinois gambled big on its pension investments. It shouldn’t claim to be surprised by what happened.

Frack Baby Frack
Shale Boom Slows Growth of US Trade Deficit

The gap between U.S. imports and exports grew last year, but it would’ve been much worse if not for fracking.

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Iranian Nuclear Negotiations
Why the White House Is Getting Lonelier on Iran

The administration has persistently avoided dealing with the most serious critics of its Iran policy.

Winter for Higher-Ed
Suppressing Academic Freedom as the University Burns

Higher education is in a precarious position. That makes it an especially bad time for Marquette University to violate academic freedom.

Cronyism Watch
CONning Us Out of Cheaper Health Care

Years ago, the federal government stopped requiring health care providers to get permission before offering new services or getting new equipment. But 35 states still have these laws.

Former NATO Chief Warns
Expect Russia to Test Article V

Anders Fogh Rasmussen says that President Putin is likely to test the alliance’s resolve directly.

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