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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

End of Stephen Colbert's show illustrates risks of stirring a polarized nation to laughter -- Stephen Humphries

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Trump settlement fund claims a high motive. Critics see a corruption of justice. -- Henry Gass

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Among Democrats, support for Israel is crumbling – with major implications -- Simon Montlake

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Can Argentina's social solidarity endure despite historic labor law overhaul? -- Constance Malleret

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Trump extends his grip on GOP in defeat of Kentucky's Massie -- Linda Feldmann

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As international graduate student enrollment falls, US schools scramble to fill the hole -- Ira Porter

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First Trump, now Putin: Beijing receives Russian leader to bolster 'partnership' -- Fred Weir

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Difference Maker - 'The first ray of light': Illuminating a path for Pakistan's out-of-school children - By - Hasan Ali - / 4 min

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College move-outs fill curbs with cast-off stuff. This group reduces the waste. -- Hillary Chura

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From the Magazine - With viral 'Lego' videos, Iran stakes claim as a propaganda power player - Iran's viral social media campaign has been slick, savvy, and accessible to a Western audience. It seems to have caught the U.S. completely off guard. By - Scott Peterson - , Caitlin Babcock - / 8 min

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Iran war opened doors for drone-savvy Ukraine. Zelenskyy is seizing the moment. -- Howard LaFranchi

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Tested by Iran war, Qatar is still faithful to its core mission: Mediation -- Taylor Luck

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How Marco Rubio morphed his way into Trump's inner circle -- Marco Rubio has found ways to execute a Trump foreign policy that shows an evolution in his own positions. It has made him stand out among the president's close advisers. -- Linda Feldmann

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Thomas Massie is a Trump nemesis on the right. Now, he could lose his seat in Congress. -- Sophie Hills

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Enforcement insider takes helm at ICE amid immigration controversy -- Sarah Matusek

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In Louisiana primary, a senator-physician tries to survive Trump's ire -- Story Hinckley

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Under fire from Israel like never before, Lebanon's first responders are determined to persevere -- Lebanese first responders face unprecedented casualties from Israeli strikes. Carrying their colleagues' loss, they continue with deepened resolve. -- Scott Peterson

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Israelis voice concern over worsening US ties. Why few offer solutions. By - Shoshanna Solomon - , Dina Kraft - / 6 min

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After massive Israeli attacks, how is Hezbollah still fighting? -- Scott Peterson

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Is our home safe? Is it rubble? For displaced Lebanese, anguished uncertainty. -- Scott Peterson

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Another prime minister appears to be on his way out. Why is the UK so hard to govern? -- A looming challenge from Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham appears set to topple Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Why does Britain seem no longer governable? -- Mark Rice-Oxley

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As Russia pushes spring offensive, shift on battlefield buoys Ukrainians -- Howard LaFranchi

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Ukraine-Russia ceasefire strained as both sides report weekend attacks -- Dan Peleschuk

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In 'referendum on Starmer,' Labour loses big across British regional elections -- Katie Marie Davies

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From Haiti to the Arctic, May's best reads transport

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Astute 'Transcription' asks readers, 'Do you copy?'

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'The Sheep Detectives' is a tender fable wrapped in a murder mystery

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When revolutionary news traveled at the speed of horseback

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The American frontier story left out key players

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Jayne Anne Phillips: 'Writing words against the erasure of things and lives'

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Spring forecast: Showers of great books for the month of April

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Legendary creator of 'Saturday Night Live' remains an enigma in 'Lorne'

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Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican primary to Fleming and Trump-backed Letlow -- Thomas Beaumont, Jack Brook, and Stephen Smith

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New testimony in Epstein case could address persistent conspiracy theories -- Victoria Hoffmann

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Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission -- Michelle L. Price and Ope Adetayo

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Why the two Koreas may be giving up on reunification -- The government in North Korea has abandoned its official goal of unification with South Korea. Now, the leadership in South Korea has to figure out if it will do the same. -- Kelly Kasulis Cho

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Beyond the pomp and pageantry, Xi Jinping sent a message to Donald Trump -- Ann Scott Tyson

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This transcendent Baltimore museum features works – and quirks – of art - By - Melanie Stetson Freeman - , Scott Baldauf - / 3 min

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A springtime discovery -- Todd R. Nelson

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Discovery at the drive-thru -- Zachary Przystup

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The wind chime -- Dave Bachmann

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Fix my watch, tell me a story -- Robert Klose

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Hope in the soil and stones -- Murr Brewster

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When patience bears fruit -- Robert Klose

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The healing power of Soul -- Scott L. Schneberger

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'His arm encircles me, and mine, and all' -- Jeff Patzlaff

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What can we do? -- Kim Crooks Korinek

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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Africa refashions relations with the West - A summit jointly hosted by Kenya and France promotes partnerships built on shared interests and respect as a way to bolster both economic growth and international norms. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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The Explainer -- Are we not alone? Declassified UFO files reopen debate on government transparency.

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From the Magazine -- Even Norway is facing an energy crunch. It is hunting for solutions.

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From the Editors -- Norway's situation is complex. That's why it's a good story.

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From the Magazine -- New investors change the game for women's pro sports

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