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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

In Maine, Senate primary puts Democrats' generational tensions on display -- Sophie Hills

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As Artemis II hurtles home, a global space race accelerates -- Henry Gass

17 hours ago

Orbán says Ukraine is mistreating its Hungarian minority. It's not that simple. -- Dominique Soguel

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Still eyeing mass deportations, hard-liners push White House to expand targets -- Sarah Matusek

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Almost all US refugees are now from South Africa, as Trump focuses on Afrikaners -- Sarah Matusek

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Two-week ceasefire with Iran highlights Trump's verbal brinkmanship -- Linda Feldmann

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The US and Iran are both claiming victory, but what wins peace? There was little doubt going into the war that America's armed forces could beat Iran's. The question was at what cost – and to what end? By - Anna Mulrine Grobe - / 5 min

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Iran war shows military strength of US, but also its waning geopolitical power -- Ned Temko

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Energy dominance? Trump's strategy hits a wall in Iran. -- Laurent Belsie

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President AOC? With voters hungry for change, buzz builds about a possible run. -- New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is keeping quiet about her political future. But in a tumultuous political environment, the young, charismatic lawmaker could be well-positioned to mount a White House bid. -- Aaron Short

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In rural Virginia, excitement and dread grow over Democrats' redistricting referendum -- OLIVIA DIAZ

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From a ballroom to the dollar bill, Trump is making his mark on history -- Linda Feldmann

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'There are no winners': Globe races to defuse Iran conflict -- Before the Iran war, regional powers were rushing for a diplomatic solution to rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Now, facing President Donald Trump's threats of a civilization's obliteration, those efforts are at a global peak. -- Taylor Luck

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

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Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, life calmly goes on amid Iran war -- Taylor Luck

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In Hungary's elections, the war in Ukraine looms large -- Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is turning to a familiar boogeyman on the campaign trail: the war in Ukraine, and the danger he claims it poses. -- Dominique Soguel

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Despite White House rhetoric, Iran campaign reveals US dependency on Europe -- Mark Sappenfield

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For security at home and across Europe, France offers nuclear deterrence -- 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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Audrey Spillman's musical and spiritual journey led her to peace, and inspiration

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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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Artemis II reignites deep-space travel. Will it also boost a lunar economy? -- The Artemis II crew made history Monday, reaching the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth. NASA and its commercial partners aim to also pioneer a new space economy through the Artemis missions. -- Henry Gass

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ICE wants to expand detention. Here's why it needs more beds. By - Sarah Matusek - , Jingnan Peng - / 6 min

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If US bombs Iranian infrastructure, could it be a war crime? 'Not at all,' Trump says. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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Trump threatens Iran infrastructure; details of US aviator's rescue emerge -- By MATTHEW LEE, BASSEM MROUE, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and SAMY MAGDY

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China, a leader in renewables, was prepared for a global fuel crisis -- Ann Scott Tyson

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Maduro is gone. Venezuela is still waiting for meaningful change. By - Whitney Eulich - , Valentina Gil - / 7 min

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The Iran war and international law: Fears grow of 'age of impunity' -- Ned Temko

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The animals who find us -- Courtenay Rudzinski

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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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Combating erroneous labels -- SharonAnn Smith

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Finding our safety and belonging in God -- Ginger Emden

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Bring healing to world events -- Evan Mehlenbacher

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Truth-seeking Russians try to save Telegram - As the Kremlin throttles the last useful messaging app, civilians who use it to support the military (and each other) are realizing the deeper value of freedom of communication and internet use. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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Alice Coltrane drew on gospel music of her youth

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The Explainer -- Trump's warnings for Iran raise the question: What is a war crime?

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Can logging be reshaped by forest regeneration? Suzanne Simard says yes.

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Cover Story -- Trump has shunned solar power. Some of his supporters want to MAGA-fy it.

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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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