The eerie beauty of abandoned asylums

A photographer captures glimmers of grandeur in America's shuttered mental institutions

by Jackie Friedman

March 14, 2016

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Russia blames Ukraine for 3rd drone strike on airbase in 2 days

Iran's morality police detain a man with unacceptable hair and clothing back in 2008: In recent weeks, Tehran has cracked down on shopkeepers selling Barbie dolls.

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The List

7 so-called vices banned by Iran's morality police

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Fear Factor

Russian military bloggers are reportedly irate over Ukraine drone strikes

Ukrainians seek shelter in a Kyiv subway station.

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escalations

Kremlin says Ukrainian drones targeted two Russian air bases

A hacker set up in his office in Dongguan, China.

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International Interference

Chinese state-backed hackers stole millions in COVID relief, report says

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Time Person of the Year 2022

Who are the nominees for Time's 2022 Person of the Year?

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Petroleum Problems

India criticizes EU, says it will keep buying Russian oil

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Briefing

What's going on with Iran's raging protests?

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How low can they go?

How low will gas prices go this winter? 3 analyst predictions.

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Breaking up is hard to do

439 Texas churches split from United Methodist Church in widening schism

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