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Is Washington awash in self-dealing? If Democrats win the House, oversight will rise. -- Linda Feldmann17 hours ago
Race cars, politics, and sports: 'Freedom 250' roars through DC -- Patrik Jonsson7 hours ago
At the Iowa State Fair, pork chops mix with presidential politics. Will that change? -- Sophie Hills17 hours ago
FCC considers cuts to funds for internet access at schools and libraries -- Aaron Glantz1 day ago
As France investigates abuse at schools, parents ask, How do I protect my kid? -- Colette Davidson1 day ago
From the Magazine - On the youngest continent in the world, a push for more kid-friendly cities - By - Ryan Lenora Brown - , Harriet Akinyi - / 5 min1 day ago
Migration is reshaping life for married women in Senegal - By - Marie Ruwet - , Adrien Marotte - / 4 min1 day ago
Polling in primaries has always been sketchy. This year seems worse. -- Simon Montlake1 day ago
Why promised US breakthroughs in the Middle East failed to materialize - American diplomatic efforts to create "historic" breakthroughs in Iran and Gaza appear to have stalled. By - Ned Temko - / 4 min2 days ago
With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution -- Taylor Luck4 days ago
With Middle East still at war, three regional powers ink a new alliance -- Taylor Luck10 days ago
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'Big, beautiful bill' was top GOP achievement. Now it's campaign fodder for Democrats. -- The Republicans' signature 2025 legislation was expected to be a key campaign advantage, but public opinion and outcry over its cuts are turning it into a liability. -- Caitlin Babcock1 day ago
US government searches for migrant children as deportations mount -- Sarah Matusek5 days ago
Democrats' socialist surge hits a roadblock in Wisconsin -- Linda Feldmann9 days ago
Scrutiny of Rep. Max Miller adds to a trend in Congress -- Sophie Hills14 days ago
Religious Israelis fight settler violence with a different expression of their faith -- Among Israelis engaged in the practice known as "protective presence" to shield West Bank Palestinians from settler attacks, members of the leftist religious group Bnei Avraham are outliers. They are motivated in part, one member said, to display "another face of Judaism." -- Dina Kraft9 hours ago
Signs mount that Russians are losing patience with Kremlin's war with Ukraine -- The banning of Russia's Yabloko party from upcoming elections may hint that public anti-war sentiments are larger than the Kremlin is comfortable with. -- Fred Weir7 hours ago
As river levels fall during drought, Europeans reflect on their connection to waterways - By - Colette Davidson - , Dominique Soguel - / 5 min7 hours ago
Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war -- Fred Weir8 days ago
In Ukraine, a city waits to rebuild a symbol of resistance -- Howard LaFranchi10 days ago
August's best books keep you on the edge of your seat11 hours ago
Former Marine Rye Barcott lauds 'humbling and leveling effect' of service1 day ago
The audacious plot to blow up the Nord Stream pipelines3 days ago
An Iraqi American director seeds her film 'Pomegranate' with love7 days ago
Raising horses lifts a Black family across generations8 days ago
Caught in the backlash over AI, book publishers face mounting questions9 days ago
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Elephants in your midst: In Boston, an art exhibit tells the story of an Indian herd12 days ago
Mr. Know-It-All: A comic about AI in schools - As a new school year begins, more than half of teens are relying on artificial intelligence to help them complete schoolwork. What do we lose when we invite AI into the classroom? By - Jacob Turcotte3 days ago
Setting students up to succeed? Why Michigan is ditching first-semester grades. -- The University of Michigan says its change will help more students acclimate to the demands of college. Some critics complain of eroding rigor. -- Ira Porter17 hours ago
Cyberattacks on water facilities test US defenses, reveal gaps -- Henry Gass3 days ago
As the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling -- Howard LaFranchi3 days ago
Restocking US missile interceptors will take years. China and Russia are watching. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe4 days ago
From mahjong clubs to 'Chinamaxxing,' why Chinese culture seems to be everywhere -- From playing mahjong to sipping warm water, Americans are embracing Chinese culture with an enthusiasm not seen since before the pandemic. -- Ann Scott Tyson1 day ago
Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea -- Matthew Bell4 days ago
Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier -- The Associated Press2 days ago
Rescue at the library -- Murr Brewster14 days ago
Recess for office workers: Why not? -- Danny Heitman21 days ago
Bringing the stars to Earth – and back -- Robert Klose28 days ago
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The power of going nowhere fast -- Lisa Liu Grady1 month ago
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Taking heed of nature's chorus – and of each other - "Soundwalking" – or giving an ear to all that the natural environment communicates – holds lessons for how to better listen to one another. It speaks volumes to what's needed today. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 3 min6 hours ago
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