Steve Kandell
Contact this reporter at steve.kandell@buzzfeed.com
The People You Needed To Read About In 2016
From the world's greatest gymnast to the world's youngest dictator, these were some of our favorite profiles of the year.
The Most Unforgettable Feature Stories Of 2016
Mysterious maladies, Montreal melons, Munchausen's and matricide, music mavericks, momentous mass murders, and more of our favorite stories from the past year.
Trump Supporters Are Utterly Unfazed By The FBI, Again, Saying It Won't Charge Clinton
With one day to go before the election, news that the FBI again decided to not charge Clinton over her emails didn't seem to discourage Trump's supporters. In fact, it was greeted as even more evidence of a rigged system.
The People You Needed To Read About In 2015
From a recovering teen meme to a historical cipher to Instagram superstars to the leader of the men's rights movement, here are some of the most fascinating people we spent time with this year.
The World's Most Controversial High-Wire Walker Has A Plan To Take Over Entertainment
With every kind of spectacle imaginable available in our pockets at all times, why does a straitlaced seventh-generation tightrope walker think he can become the most successful entertainer alive? And why do his own relatives resent him for it?
How The “Star Wars” Teaser Awakens Excitement In People Who Thought They Were Over It
The trailer for J.J. Abrams' Star Wars sequel is careful not to show glimpses of familiar characters, but it feels like a calculated throwback just the same.
The Worst Day Of My Life Is Now New York's Hottest Tourist Attraction
Nearly 13 years after my sister's death, a reluctant Sunday visit to the 9/11 Memorial Museum, where public spectacle and private grief have a permanent home together.
11 Highlights From Harold Ramis' Amazing Comedic Career
From Animal House to Caddyshack, Ghostbusters to Groundhog Day, Ramis, who died Monday at 69, helped to define modern movie comedy.
Our 24 Favorite BuzzFeed Feature Stories Of 2013
Ingenious hoaxes and unspeakable tragedies. Serial bank robbers and mysterious maladies. Also, Tracy Morgan doing stuff. Sit by the fire with this collection of big ol' stories we were especially proud to publish this year.
The $ports Guy: Why Do So Many Fans Hate Darren Rovell?
To some, he's an endlessly illuminating source of sports-business infotainment, a self-styled reporter for the social media age; to others, he is the embodiment of corporate greed and cultural ruin. How did a nebbishy theater major from Long Island transform himself into sports media's biggest lightning rod?