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1. A humanitarian intervention for Aleppo could provide a glimmer of hope in Syria.
By Ana Palacio in Project Syndicate
2. The U.S. needs a new Church Committee to strengthen oversight of our intelligence services.
By Michael German at the Brennan Center for Justice
3. A regional force is the wrong approach to fight Boko Haram — and might make things worse.
By Hilary Matfess in Al Jazeera America
4. The mystery of autism might be unlocked by studying the microorganisms in children’s stomachs.
By Ruth Ann Luna at the Baylor College of Medicine
5. Test for HIV and syphilis with an iPhone.
By Tasbeeh Herwees in Good
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