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Polling in primaries has always been sketchy. This year seems worse. -- Simon Montlake

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Why promised US breakthroughs in the Middle East failed to materialize -- Ned Temko

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

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Religious Israelis fight settler violence with a different expression of their faith -- Dina Kraft

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Endangered Species Act gets revamped rules. What effect could they have? -- Medara Udoekong

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Setting students up to succeed? Why Michigan is ditching first-semester grades. -- 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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From mahjong clubs to 'Chinamaxxing,' why Chinese culture seems to be everywhere -- Ann Scott Tyson

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With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution - Hydroponic farms in import-reliant Saudi Arabia are good for business – and for national security as well. With the arid kingdom facing blockades and disruptions on both its coasts, growing food in water, surprisingly, is providing a green line of defense. By - Taylor Luck - / 4 min

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

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Trump now says he will halt Iran strikes, having reached outline to end war -- Aamer Madhani and Samy Magdy

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'Big, beautiful bill' was top GOP achievement. Now it's campaign fodder for Democrats. -- The Republicans' signature 2025 legislation was expected to be a key campaign advantage, but public opinion and outcry over its cuts are turning it into a liability. -- 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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Scrutiny of Rep. Max Miller adds to a trend in Congress -- Sophie Hills

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Israeli election: As left campaigns, peace with Palestinians seen as a risky proposal -- For decades what distinguished the Israeli left were its calls to negotiate with the Palestinians and for two independent states living in peace. But as it campaigns for national elections, the first since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack, the peace process is not on the agenda. -- Shoshanna Solomon

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First Look - Iran issues list of new demands over Strait of Hormuz - By - Associated Press - / 4 min

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Syria's new parliament has limited power, but expectations are high -- Taylor Luck

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How US-Saudi deal could encourage other countries to consider nuclear weapons -- Howard LaFranchi

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As river levels fall during drought, Europeans reflect on their connection to waterways -- As drought and heat waves affect parts of Europe, it's led some people to reflect on their connections to rivers. -- Colette Davidson

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

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In Ukraine, a city waits to rebuild a symbol of resistance -- Howard LaFranchi

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Cyprus natural gas will help supply Europe by first half of 2028, official says -- Menelaos Hadjicostis

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

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The 1909 auto race that sealed Americans' love of cars

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What the new 'Spider-Man' teaches us about starting anew

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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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Restocking US missile interceptors will take years. China and Russia are watching. -- America's stockpile of key defensive missiles is low because of the Iran war. Production is expected to ramp up, but the shortage is challenging the U.S. military. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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Democrats put South Carolina first in 2028 primary calendar -- Mike Catalini and Bill Barrow

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As financial outlook darkens, colleges cut staff, programs ahead of new school year -- Ira Porter

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Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea -- President Donald Trump's announcement that he is scaling back U.S. participation in long-standing, joint military drills in South Korea shows Washington's willingness to turn away from traditional allies. -- Matthew Bell

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Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier -- The Associated Press

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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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The power of going nowhere fast -- Lisa Liu Grady

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Turkey brightens the outlook for peace - New legislation paves the way to end ethnic conflict and reintegrate Turkey's Kurdish separatists. Even as details are ironed out, the law positions this NATO member to play a stabilizing role in a restive region. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 3 min

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