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From liberation to limbo: A year after 'Liberation Day' tariffs, what difference have they made? -- Laurent Belsie

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Letter from mission control: 4 astronauts soar toward moon 'for all humanity' -- Henry Gass

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What's driving renewed conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea? -- Ryan Lenora Brown

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After more than 100 years of birthright citizenship, Supreme Court appears skeptical of change -- Henry Gass

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Saudi Arabia hopes diplomacy works with Iran. It's also preparing for a military response. -- Taylor Luck

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A push for child welfare reform in Haiti, the 'Republic of Orphanages' -- Linnea Fehrm

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The Iran war and international law: Fears grow of 'age of impunity' The Iran war is the latest conflict to see blows to principles of international law, rules of war, and protections for civilian populations. By - Ned Temko - / 4 min

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Deterrence or escalation? What the surge of US troops might mean in Iran. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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Despite war, Iran's machinery of intimidation keeps protesters at bay -- Scott Peterson

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Insider trading? Why well-timed market plays are raising alarms in Washington. -- Critics say traders appear to be getting confidential information about major news that will move markets, and then placing trades just before it happens, winning a big payoff. It's sparking a wave of legislation in both houses of Congress. -- Linda Feldmann

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Trump paid TSA agents while Congress was gridlocked. Can he do that? -- Ross Herbert

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ICE arrives at clogged airports. But security lines, DHS shutdown persist. By - Caitlin Babcock - , Sarah Matusek - / 6 min

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MAGA crackup? Influencers pan Iran war, but base backs Trump – for now. -- Linda Feldmann

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Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, life calmly goes on amid Iran war -- In stark contrast with residents of other Arab countries in the Gulf region, Saudis exhibit a decidedly blasé attitude toward the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Conversations focus on jobs and the economy and reveal faith in their government's ability to provide security. -- Taylor Luck

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In Israel, outrage rises over wartime settler violence in West Bank -- Shoshanna Solomon

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Iranian rulers fought to survive. They found leverage en route to an endgame. -- Scott Peterson

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First Look - Iran threatens to 'completely' close Strait of Hormuz after Trump ultimatum - By - Alon Bernstein - , Sam Metz - , Samy Magdy - / 4 min

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For security at home and across Europe, France offers nuclear deterrence -- French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out a new policy on nuclear deterrence that extends beyond the borders of France. -- Colette Davidson

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Undeliverable? Why the Kremlin might be set to silence online messaging apps in Russia. -- Fred Weir

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Europe's energy policy was reshaped by Ukraine. It's being tested by the Iran war. -- Mark Sappenfield

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Iran strikes neighbors with missiles and drones. Ukraine shows how to fight back. -- Dominique Soguel

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Aliens and UFOs still fascinate. 'Project Hail Mary,' 'Disclosure Day' are proof.

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Dancing offers children refuge in conflict-torn Congo

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Ahead of the Oscars: Our critic's picks for the best acting awards

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Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' isn't just a vampire flick. It's an American story infused with blues.

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Quoting the Bible, more Democrats lean into being Christian

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"High Water" embodies the struggle of historic Black coastal communities

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An enslaved potter left messages for the future, inscribed in clay

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English painter John Constable captured the rhythms of rural life

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Which countries offer birthright citizenship? Here's how the US compares. -- The U.S. is one of about three dozen countries that provide for unrestricted citizenship at birth. The Supreme Court will consider President Donald Trump's effort to reinterpret the Constitution's guarantee of automatic citizenship at birth. -- Henry Gass

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The Apollo missions sent astronauts to the moon. With Artemis, NASA wants them to stay. -- Henry Gass

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Cesar Chavez allegations force a reckoning: Role model, or something less? -- Harry Bruinius

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Iran warns US ground troops would be at risk as diplomats gather for peace talks -- Munir Ahmed, Sam Metz, and Samy Magdy

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In Trump era, China sees an opportunity to advance its long game -- Ann Scott Tyson

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As oil prices surge, Filipinos feel the impact of a distant conflict -- Mark Saludes

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These cattle and horses helped power Colonial America. The breeds are still thriving. By - Melanie Stetson Freeman - , Scott Baldauf - / 3 min

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Call your mother? LOL. -- Robert Klose

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A field guide to unplugging: How a frazzled father found a lifeline in birding -- Zachary Przystup

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300,000 miles of memories: The car that carried us over the years -- Cathy Buckenmaier

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Why libraries have a hold on me: A love letter -- Murr Brewster

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Putting my stamp on a lost art: Why I still send postcards -- Danny Heitman

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Why I travel: Exploring new lands – and discovering myself -- Robert Klose

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Christ lifts us to life - / 1 min

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What's true about you? -- Mark Swinney

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Easter moments throughout the year -- Elizabeth Mata

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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Defending – and demanding – democracy - A trio of reports on political freedom around the world raises timely alarms about autocratic tendencies. But the data also shows that the appeal of democratic values is resilient. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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The Explainer -- What happened at Epstein's Zorro Ranch? Two investigations aim to find out.

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'Tiny Gardens Everywhere' take root in urban plots

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Difference Maker -- Labor of love: This couple is tackling Nigeria's dire education crisis

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The Explainer -- Why the US will pay a French company nearly $1 billion to give up wind farm plans

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Cover Story -- Baltimore, brought low by crime, uses a new approach to begin a turnaround

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In 'Son of Nobody,' Yann Martel wraps an Everyman and a scholar in an epic tale

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Difference Maker -- Mainers in need of basic household goods find a community overflowing with generosity

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