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This Poet Slams the Competition. Is Broadway Next?
At 21, Mecca Verdell is at the forefront of Baltimore’s thriving slam poetry scene. Is it too far too fast?
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She Slashed Indian Recidivism Rates From 80 to 1 Percent
Beena Chintalapuri uses cognitive behavioral psychology to try to keep inmates from coming back.
Mexico's 'First Lady of the Disappeared' Is Prepared to Forgive
Four of Maria Elena Herrera’s sons are among the thousands missing. Yet she’s willing to forgive.
This Poet Slams the Competition. Is Broadway Next?
At 21, Mecca Verdell is at the forefront of Baltimore’s thriving slam poetry scene. Is it too far too fast?
The Artist Re-creating and Preserving Palmyra ... in Metal
Leila Khoury’s massive works of metal and concrete are a testament to her Syrian heritage.
Could Bacteria Save the Planet? Yes — If She Can Train Them
Sarah Richardson is training bacteria to break down the tons of waste accumulating on planet Earth.
Migration Nearly Killed This Radio Star. And He's Warning Gambians
After his own perilous journey, Mustapha Sallah is trying to convince his listeners not to follow in his footsteps.
The Networking Platform Bigger Than LinkedIn for College Students
With Handshake, Garrett Lord aims to give students from every American college access to top jobs.
