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From the Magazine - From 'bean to bar,' boutique chocolate makers tell a new story - By - Kendra Nordin Beato - , Melanie Stetson Freeman - / 6 min

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From the Magazine - More than a treat: Mexican chocolate culture has ancient roots - By - Whitney Eulich - , Lorena Ríos - , Alfredo Sosa - / 5 min

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Race cars, politics, and sports: 'Freedom 250' roars through DC -- Patrik Jonsson

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Before the quakes: Building trust and branching out in Venezuela -- Tibisay Zea

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Is Washington awash in self-dealing? If Democrats win the House, oversight will rise. -- Linda Feldmann

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FCC considers cuts to funds for internet access at schools and libraries -- Aaron Glantz

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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 min

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With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution -- Taylor Luck

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With Middle East still at war, three regional powers ink a new alliance -- Taylor Luck

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Polling in primaries has always been sketchy. This year seems worse. -- Polling misses have been common – and sometimes egregious – during the current primary season. This has a real impact on campaigns, as polls shape media coverage, affect fundraising, and give cues to candidates honing their positions. -- Simon Montlake

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'Big, beautiful bill' was top GOP achievement. Now it's campaign fodder for Democrats. -- Caitlin Babcock

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US government searches for migrant children as deportations mount -- Sarah Matusek

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Democrats' socialist surge hits a roadblock in Wisconsin -- Linda Feldmann

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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 Kraft

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As France investigates abuse at schools, parents ask, How do I protect my kid? -- After reports of a series of abuses in after-school programs in Paris, parents across France have been reassessing how they protect their children. -- Colette Davidson

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Signs mount that Russians are losing patience with Kremlin's war with Ukraine -- Fred Weir

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As river levels fall during drought, Europeans reflect on their connection to waterways - By - Colette Davidson - , Dominique Soguel - / 5 min

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Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war -- Fred Weir

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August's best books keep you on the edge of your seat

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Former Marine Rye Barcott lauds 'humbling and leveling effect' of service

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The audacious plot to blow up the Nord Stream pipelines

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An Iraqi American director seeds her film 'Pomegranate' with love

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Raising horses lifts a Black family across generations

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Caught in the backlash over AI, book publishers face mounting questions

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The reach of AI is profound. These books can help you engage in the conversation.

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Elephants in your midst: In Boston, an art exhibit tells the story of an Indian herd

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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 Turcotte

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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 Porter

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Cyberattacks on water facilities test US defenses, reveal gaps -- Henry Gass

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As the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling -- Howard LaFranchi

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Restocking US missile interceptors will take years. China and Russia are watching. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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On the youngest continent in the world, a push for more kid-friendly cities - Africa is the fastest urbanizing region on the planet. A growing movement of planners and parents wants to make its cities safe – and fun – for children. By - Ryan Lenora Brown - , Harriet Akinyi - / 5 min

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Migration is reshaping life for married women in Senegal - By - Marie Ruwet - , Adrien Marotte - / 4 min

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From mahjong clubs to 'Chinamaxxing,' why Chinese culture seems to be everywhere -- Ann Scott Tyson

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Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea -- Matthew Bell

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Rescue at the library -- Murr Brewster

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Recess for office workers: Why not? -- Danny Heitman

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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 value of listening in stillness

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Forgiveness - By - Kari Mashos - / 1 min

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Mental illness can be healed

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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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 min

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The Explainer -- Military's arrest power at southern border grows. What's behind the change?

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From the Magazine -- In cocoa's heartland, African farmers seek new opportunities

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From the Editors -- What we learn from chocolate

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