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Putin’s plan to hack democracy, the attack in New York City, a new clue in the search for alien life, and more
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Russian Interference: As Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of possible collusion between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin escalates, right-wing pundits are now responding with openly partisan critiques of Mueller. And in our newest cover story, Julia Ioffe investigates how the Kremlin overcame its own institutional weaknesses to manipulate American democracy—and answers the question of what Russian President Vladimir Putin might be planning next.

Authorities said in a New York City subway tunnel was caused by a Brooklyn man wearing an improvised explosive device. He sustained serious injuries and is now in custody. New York’s dense population and cultural symbolism have long made it a target for terrorism, of the global conflicts that U.S. leaders will be watching in 2018.

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