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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

Did you know that you live in the kingdom of heaven? -- Valerie Minard

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There's agreement that ICE should have body cameras. So why don't all officers have them? -- Sarah Matusek

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IOC drops Russia ban, but it might not be all good news for the Kremlin -- Fred Weir

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Saudi nuclear deal: What US policy shift means for Mideast diplomacy -- Taylor Luck

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Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling keeps door open for opposition - By - Henry Gass - , Scott Baldauf - / 5 min

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As disapproval of Israel grows, Jewish Americans feel a chill -- Dina Kraft

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Maine town where immigrants felt secure shaken by ICE killing -- Cindy Carcamo

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Surrounded by warring factions, Sudan's el-Obeid must rely on local relief -- Mat Nashed

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From the Editors - 15 years on, Joplin's civic updraft - By - Stephanie Hanes - / 2 min

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Maine Democrats are moving on from Platner. But cracks might linger. -- Simon Montlake

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Under Iranian fire, Jordan faces a balancing act ... and messaging challenge - As U.S.-Iran fighting reignites, American ally Jordan, which hosts U.S. forces, has increasingly come under Iranian fire. Dependent on U.S. aid, but eager to avoid angering Iran or creating domestic concerns, it is choosing its words carefully. By - Taylor Luck - / 6 min

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With ceasefire gone, the question rises: Will Iran war ever end? -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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Why US-Iran diplomacy is so out of sync: It's style as well as substance -- Howard LaFranchi

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Blanche's nomination for attorney general uncertain after hearing -- Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney general, faced pointed questions from Republican and Democratic senators at his confirmation hearing. -- Caitlin Babcock

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States have beefed up election security, but Trump is still pushing for federal role -- Scott Baldauf

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Trump's plan for federal worker NDAs puts spotlight on speech, transparency -- Victoria Hoffmann

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Missing McConnell: What to do when a lawmaker's out, but doesn't leave? -- Scott Baldauf

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Syrians put on brave face after Damascus bombings. But security is a real issue. -- Despite bombings in Damascus, including when France's president was in town, Syrians voice confidence in their safety. At the same time, they distrust official information, leaving room for conspiracy theories that reflect the real security issues Syria faces. -- Taylor Luck

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Israeli government vows to defy justices, setting off alarms over the rule of law -- Dina Kraft

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Why Erdoğan's Turkey is seeing its stock rise in NATO and the Middle East -- Scott Peterson

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Did the US-Israeli war against Iran save the Islamic Republic? -- Scott Peterson

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Why so many Ukrainians are up in arms over firing of defense minister -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's dismissal of the popular defense minister, an architect of Ukraine's effective high-tech warfare, has sparked protests across the country. More than just strategy, youth appears part of his appeal. -- Scott Peterson

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Why Greeks are going to TikTok for news instead of newspapers or TV - By - Jenny Tsiropoulou - , Dominique Soguel - / 5 min

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Reverse Brexit? Political winds in Britain are blowing toward Europe. -- Mark Rice-Oxley

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Why Ukrainians have taken to the streets to protest a cabinet shuffle -- Scott Peterson

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July's best books range far and wide

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An early naturalist who cast off the 'chains of prejudice'

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A beekeeper muses on the delights of stewarding a hive

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Plot twist! Gen Z powers a movie theater resurgence.

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'The Odyssey': Expansive tale, meet expansive screen

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Epic literature doesn't always make an epic movie. Here are some joyous exceptions.

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Sigrid Nunez's stories surprised even her

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What makes people fall for romance scams?

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In the AI age, internships have higher stakes. There are ways to maximize the experience. Internships have never been a guaranteed path to a full-time job, but experts say there are steps to get the most out of the experience. By - Ira Porter - , Medara Udoekong - / 4 min

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From record viewership to unlikely friendships, how soccer won the World Cup -- Kendra Nordin Beato

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ICE will require its officers to record vehicle stops -- Diana Novak Jones

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In World Cup final, even Messi is no match for Spain's all-around effort -- In the climax of World Cup 2026, Spain may not have had superstars, but the unity of its players proved more important than individual heroics. -- Mark Sappenfield

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How a 'white elephant' ended up in Colombia's Congress -- Manuel Rueda

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Mount Olympus considered for World Heritage status -- Costas Kantouris and Elena Becatoros

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As Argentina and Spain prepare to face off, all eyes on the arcs of their superstars -- Mark Sappenfield

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On track to ride Amtrak's Quiet Car -- Eric Green

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The power of going nowhere fast -- Lisa Liu Grady

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The path to 'Independency': An intimate portrait - / 4 min

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The universal language of a smile -- Melanie Stetson Freeman

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Backyard bird rescue -- Stephanie Cook Broadhurst

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Fantastic film, terrible movie -- Zachary Przystup

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Authentic Truth -- Suzanne Riedel

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How not to burn with anger -- Mark Swinney

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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Supporting a stable and sovereign Iraq - An Oval Office meeting between U.S. and Iraqi leaders underscores the Gulf nation's potential to grow into a strategic, stabilizing role in the region. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 3 min

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From the Magazine -- In Joplin, a tornado took 'things you remember.' But the city's civic bonds endure.

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Difference Maker -- A Mumbai café puts mentorship on the menu for workers who once lived on the street

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Difference Maker -- This network of Nigerian volunteers puts rubbish on the run

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From the Magazine -- Winter was harsh, but resilient Odesa making summer a season of hope

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