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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

'A more perfect union': How some use faith to prompt reflection on America's ideals -- Scott Baldauf

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Searching for Sudan's looted treasures -- Since Sudan's civil war began, looters have stolen thousands of valuable artifacts from the country's museums. Now, authorities are trying to get them back. -- Noraldin Jadat

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Targeted by Iran, this Gulf nation emerges stronger -- Taylor Luck

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Manchester election tests British leader's plan to give more power to cities - By - Katie Marie Davies - / 4 min

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A US agency listed an AI immigration tool online. The disclosure vanished after our inquiry. By - Sarah Matusek - , Aaron Glantz - / 5 min

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College grads face a global squeeze on entry-level jobs - By - Laurent Belsie - , Currie Engel - , Takehiko Kambayashi - / 7 min

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How Ukraine's long-range drones are changing what's possible in war with Russia -- Scott Peterson

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'This is our land': Why one woman fights to expel South Africa's migrants -- Julie Bourdin

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How improved fire suppression may be fueling Europe's megafires -- Gerry Hadden

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Despite its strength, US military faces a reputational crisis over Iran - Even as President Donald Trump weighs new strikes, the Iran war is exposing U.S. strategic vulnerabilities and could hurt the Pentagon's reputation. By - Anna Mulrine Grobe - / 4 min

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Under Iranian fire, Jordan faces a balancing act ... and messaging challenge -- Taylor Luck

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

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America's debt is skyrocketing. Why isn't Congress doing anything about it? -- The U.S. government is spending well beyond its means at a breathtaking pace. Members of Congress say they care, but neither party is making deficit reduction a priority. -- Linda Feldmann

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Supreme Court gave presidents more power over agencies. Are any still independent? -- Olivia Fletcher

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Burned by past shutdowns, Republicans start budget process ahead of schedule -- Caitlin Babcock

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

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It's not just Hormuz. Red Sea shipping lanes are now under threat, too. -- The stalemate between the U.S. and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz has created a global economic shock. Now, the conflict is threatening to disrupt international shipping through the Red Sea. -- Taylor Luck

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Planted in the heart of this West Bank village, a settler outpost disrupts life -- Dina Kraft

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

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Syrians put on brave face after Damascus bombings. But security is a real issue. -- Taylor Luck

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IOC drops Russia ban, but it might not be all good news for the Kremlin -- Russia's exile from international sports competition might be in the process of ending – though at a potential domestic political cost for Moscow. -- Fred Weir

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Why so many Ukrainians are up in arms over firing of defense minister -- 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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Bringing religion to bear on public policy debates

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Why faith matters in today's political memoirs

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Jesca Hoop mixes protest and perspective in latest album, 'Long Wave Home'

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From the Magazine - Antiquity is new again. To these enthusiasts, ancient Greek is a living language.

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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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How the Carolinas' loose rules and loopholes have created a Wild West of hemp -- Hemp-derived THC products are currently legal across the Carolinas, but state lawmakers and proposed federal regulations are moving to restrict them. -- Patrik Jonsson

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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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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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In Venezuela, trust crumbled with the buildings -- Tibisay Zea

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US pauses attacks on Iran for a second day and Tehran does, too -- Samy Magdy and Cara Anna

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Bringing the stars to Earth – and back -- Robert Klose

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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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'What the world needs now ...' -- Margaret Rogers

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The Christ presence stops violence in its tracks -- Scott Jenkins

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'I can do all things' -- Sylvia Messner

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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The US voting system merits both trust and vigilance - A majority of ordinary Americans as well as tech and political experts view the U.S. voting system as reliable and trustworthy. However, it can – and should – be strengthened to counter potential AI-enabled interference in the future. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 3 min

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From the Magazine -- How Japan's 'Iron Lady' is navigating a tough first year

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The Explainer -- Here's where Trump has canceled wind farms – and how states are pushing back

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Difference Maker -- For Seattle's public space manager, children's playtime is serious business

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Readers Respond -- Easing the housing squeeze

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Readers Respond -- Immersed in verse

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Readers Respond -- A master piece on masterpieces

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Readers Respond -- Lose this news

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