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John Green, author of "The Fault in Our Stars," joined WSJ Cafe host Tanya Rivero to discuss his feelings on novels, screenplays and the art of turning a book into a film. Photo: 20th Century Fox

"Fault in Our Stars" actor Ansel Elgort joined WSJ's Tanya Rivero and writer John Green at WSJ Cafe to discuss the process of preparing to act with co-star Shailene Woodley.

When law in America can be made by executive “pen and phone” alone — indeed, by a White House press release — we're faced starkly with a fundamental constitutional question: Is administrative law unlawful? Answering in the affirmative in this far-reaching, erudite new treatise, Philip Hamburger traces resistance to rule by administrative edict from the Middle Ages to the present. Far from a novel response to modern society and its complexities, executive prerogative has deep roots. It was beaten... Читать дальше...

Whether you're heading on a weekend festival outing, an intrepid trek or a longer family holiday, we find the cooking kit for your camping trip

This week in our "where'd you get that?" series: the perfect Frog Ashtray from Baghdad, Iraq.

The new sci-fi flick Edge of Tomorrow is basically a sci-fi rip-off of Groundhog Day, but with more Tom Cruise and less Bill Murray. And somehow, it manages to establish itself as one of the best movies about a video game, ever.

The new sci-fi flick Edge of Tomorrow is basically a sci-fi rip-off of Groundhog Day, but with more Tom Cruise and less Bill Murray. And somehow, it manages to establish itself as one of the best movies about a video game, ever.

The new sci-fi flick Edge of Tomorrow is basically a sci-fi rip-off of Groundhog Day, but with more Tom Cruise and less Bill Murray. And somehow, it manages to establish itself as one of the best movies about a video game, ever.

Stubbs' portraits of the actors will be on display at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

Московский политтехнолог Александр Бородай, ставший премьер-министром самопровозглашенной Донецкой народной республики, дал интервью Би-би-си.

“Vacilando” is a Spanish word every traveler should know. This blog’s creator, a university student named Alex, quotes John Steinbeck’s “Travels With Charley”: “If one is vacilando, he is going somewhere, but does not greatly care whether or not he gets there, although he has direction.”

“Vacilando” is a Spanish word every traveler should know. This blog’s creator, a university student named Alex, quotes John Steinbeck’s “Travels With Charley”: “If one is vacilando, he is going somewhere, but does not greatly care whether or not he gets there, although he has direction.” The blog is more than a collection of pretty pictures—although it has that. It’s also a well-organized (and searchable!)

Ferris Wheel (Photo: Think Stock)

The deliberations are over and the judges are ready to notify the 2014 Thiel Fellowship winners via Skype. Find out which 20 kids will have their lives changed forever as they win a $100,000 grant and drop out of school to pursue their dreams.

After a weekend of activities and final pitches, the 40 students get ready to pack up their things and head back to reality until the 20 fellowships are awarded. In this episode, the students reflect back on what they’ve learned over the past few days, and what they’ll do if chosen as a 2014 Thiel Fellow.

Condé Nast présents WIRED by Design, a two-day live magazine exploring the intersection of cuture and design. Held from September 29-October 1 WxD will feature personal stories from today’s most influential creative thinkers — from architects and filmmakers to artists and chefs — along with wide–ranging conversations, live performances, and amazing meals. For more information visit live.wired.com.

After a weekend of activities and final pitches, the 40 students get ready to pack up their things and head back to reality until the 20 fellowships are awarded. In this episode, the students reflect back on what they’ve learned over the past few days, and what they’ll do if chosen as a 2014 Thiel Fellow.

The deliberations are over and the judges are ready to notify the 2014 Thiel Fellowship winners via Skype. Find out which 20 kids will have their lives changed forever as they win a $100,000 grant and drop out of school to pursue their dreams.

So you’re going to Southeast Asia for the first time and have no idea what to expect? Never fear:Travelfish is here. While some travel blogs try to cover the globe and end up being thin on content for some regions, Travelfish focuses on just the handful of countries: Burma, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia Cambodia and surrounding islands. It’s full of well-organized tips and suggestions on places to go.

Actor Ansel Elgort and writer John Green tell WSJ’s Tanya Rivero what went into bringing the beloved novel to the big screen, reveal the real-life inspiration for Hazel and Augustus, and show how they worked together to bring Augustus to life. Photo: Associated Press.

ATLANTA — Lloyd McClendon’s unusual lineup left the Seattle manager answering questions about his team’s scoring potential.

With the opening of the Tom Lantos Tunnels, the Devil's Slide roadway has been converted into a hiking path that attracts walkers, bikers and equestrians. Along the trail, you will find lookouts with observation telescopes, benches, information signs, restrooms, water, bike racks and even pet-waste stations. From the lookouts, scan for marine mammals - harbor seals, sea lions, dolphins, elephant seals and even migrating gray whales. The remote cliffs are perfect nesting spots for peregrine falcons... Читать дальше...

Mikkeller, on what previously was a placeholder of a block of Mason Street just off Market Street, has since its opening in July drawn the entire org chart. Here, the barkeeps swipe your credit card and track you with RFID efficiency so you can wander the various microclimates, from raised tables to downstairs bottle service (Thursdays through Saturdays). The modern itinerant office space, reconceived as drinking hole. Do not miss those fries ($6), perfectly burnished with double-frying in rice bran oil... Читать дальше...