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September 18, 2017

The New Yorker cover for September 18, 2017: “Warhead,” by Eric Drooker.

“Warhead,” by Eric Drooker.

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Sunrise, Sunset

Edwidge Danticat

“What if this is the last day that she recalls anything? What if she never recognizes anyone again?”

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