Now that Iran has declared that its supreme leader is dead, it is unclear which of his possible successors might rise. By Farnaz Fassihi Large crowds of people celebrated the killing of Ayatollah Ali ...

For 50 years, Patricia Finn kept to the background and told other people’s stories. Now, in “The Golden Boy,” she’s finally telling one of her own. By Elisabeth Egan Twelve recommendations for young ...

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.