In Indonesia, a Region Where Death Is a Lure by SETH KUGEL

By SETH KUGEL

The death rituals of the Torajan people of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, are unusual and elaborate, and seeing the Torajan culture close-up is affordable.

Published: July 29, 2015 at 08:00PM

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N.B.A. Pick From India Makes Entire Village Feel 7 Feet Tall by NIDA NAJAR

By NIDA NAJAR

Since Satnam Singh Bhamara became the first Indian-born player drafted by an N.B.A. team, Ballo Ke has celebrated the milestone as its own.

Published: July 29, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Simple Tips for Americans: Eat Less. Exercise More. by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author

A public health professor and the Center for Science in the Public Interest discuss a trend.

Published: July 28, 2015 at 08:00PM

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A Thesis Could Be Written on Haverford College’s Influence in Baseball by BILL PENNINGTON

By BILL PENNINGTON

There are about 15 to 20 graduates of Haverford, an N.C.A.A. Division III college, working in prominent baseball-related jobs, as front-office executives, agents and talent evaluators.

Published: July 28, 2015 at 08:00PM

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In Burundi, President Pierre Nkurunziza’s Push for Power Is Marked by Bloodshed by MARC SANTORA

By MARC SANTORA

The lead up to Tuesday’s election, in which Pierre Nkurunziza is seeking another term after 10 years in office, has been marked by violence that experts say could escalate quickly.

Published: July 20, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Separatist Yearning of Hong Kong Youth Spurs Mainland Bridge-Building by REUTERS

By REUTERS

On a recent Sunday night in the working class Hong Kong district of Mong Kok, a group of young, radical activists swore through loud-hailers and gestured rudely as they denounced mainland Chinese as “prostitutes” and “barbarians”.

Published: July 16, 2015 at 04:11PM

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Chris Froome’s Dominance at Tour de France Attracts Scrutiny by IAN AUSTEN

By IAN AUSTEN

Froome kept his overall lead after Stage 11, which was won by Rafal Majka, but a second video containing Froome’s confidential performance data was apparently leaked.

Published: July 15, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NASA Celebrates New Horizons’ Closest Approach to Pluto

Guests and New Horizons team members countdown to the spacecraft’s closest approach to Pluto, Tuesday, July 14, 2015. via NASA http://ift.tt/1HtHJOE

Pluto as seen from New Horizons on July 11, 2015

One million miles to go; Pluto is more intriguing than ever! via NASA http://ift.tt/1HXsdQU

Abigael Hoeschler: A Real Balancing Act by Interview by ELIZABETH OLSON

By Interview by ELIZABETH OLSON

Ms. Hoeschler teaches logrolling in Minneapolis.

Published: July 11, 2015 at 08:00PM

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