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Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to end birthright citizenship - By - Sarah Matusek - , Henry Gass - / 6 min

14 hours ago

Ukraine has brought the (drone) war to Russia. But it may prolong the fighting. -- Fred Weir

17 hours ago

Venezuelans jumped to respond to quakes. Years of institutional decline prepared them. -- Tibisay Zea

20 hours ago

Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's school sports -- Simon Montlake

13 hours ago

USA vs. Bosnia: How far can America's 'golden generation' go? -- Mark Sappenfield

16 hours ago

Difference Maker - At Dog School, children gain a sense of achievement caring for their canines - By - Patricia Huon - / 4 min

21 hours ago

Congress weighs kids' digital safety – and Big Tech accountability -- Caitlin Babcock

1 day ago

Still ironclad? The US-South Korea alliance is not what it used to be. -- Kelly Kasulis Cho

1 day ago

Supreme Court expands presidential power – but keeps the Fed off-limits - By - Henry Gass - , Cameron Pugh - , Laurent Belsie - / 5 min

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In flare-up over Hormuz, a hint at US-Iran roller coaster to come - If the core U.S.-Iran dispute has long been Tehran's nuclear program, the tit-for-tat strikes in the Strait of Hormuz make clear that control of the waterway is of immediate concern to both. Neither wants a resumption of full-scale war, yet threats are flying. By - Scott Peterson - / 5 min

1 day ago

Blockading the Strait of Hormuz creates a problem. Syria offers a solution. -- Taylor Luck

14 days ago

US-Iran ceasefire leaves Israelis feeling sidelined, their war aims unachieved -- Dina Kraft

15 days ago

In Texas, a planned Muslim community stirs opposition -- A battle is brewing in Texas over a Muslim housing development. Republican critics in the state say it creates a "no-go zone," while supporters of the project say the concerns are unfounded. -- Simon Montlake

14 hours ago

Their loved ones paid the ultimate price in the name of voting rights. But they're not giving up. -- Gary Fields

4 days ago

Rise of the democratic socialists – and what it means for just-plain Democrats -- Linda Feldmann

6 days ago

Hot chicken is OK, but soda isn't? Battle over SNAP scrambles red-blue politics. -- Story Hinckley

7 days ago

US strikes Iran in response to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire -- U.S. Central Command said the military struck missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites in Iran. The strikes came shortly after President Donald Trump told reporters, "You'll find out," whether the U.S. would response to the drone attack. -- Collin Binkley and Jon Gambrell

1 day ago

Gadi Eisenkot, the straight-talking Israeli former general taking on Netanyahu - By - Shoshanna Solomon - , Dina Kraft - / 6 min

7 days ago

Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, and Jamey Keaten

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Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue and Munir Ahmed

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Move over, tennis: There's a new 'padel' sport taking over the UK -- Padel, a racket game invented in Mexico, is the fastest-growing sport in the United Kingdom today, in part because it's accessible to all ages. -- Mark Rice-Oxley

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Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome's historic center to mark iconic scooter's 80th anniversary -- David Biller and Trisha Thomas

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At Ukrainian university, Russian studies program has new appeal: Know thy enemy -- Howard LaFranchi

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In Moscow's Gorky Park, young Russians learn to love the soil again -- Fred Weir

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Books for wherever summer takes you. Beach blanket optional.

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'Cambridge Five' spies relied on their pedigrees to evade suspicion

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A star player charts his life on and off the pitch

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'The Book of Birds' illustrates a world of wonder

21 days ago

From the Magazine - A battlefield volunteer in Ukraine war has a story. She wants Europe to hear it.

18 days ago

NBA Finals: Knicks, Spurs, and Wemby, a big man unwilling to hide his emotions

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Maggie O'Farrell digs into her ancestral Irish roots in 'Land'

28 days ago

'Law on Trial': Making a case for moral reflection in law practice

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What's offside? And all your other World Cup questions, answered -- There's a lot to know about this World Cup, and there are no dumb questions. If you're a first-time soccer watcher still confused by all this footie, we've got you covered on free kicks, hydration breaks, stoppage time. And by the way, it's "offside," not "offsides." -- Associated Press

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NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission - By - Marcia Dunn - / 4 min

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A tailor's tale: How America's 250th puts hand-stitched clothing in demand -- Kendra Nordin Beato

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From kilts to ranch dressing, World Cup fans embrace cultural exchange -- Olivia Fletcher

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Trade deadline prompts North American bid for unity -- For decades, free trade and shared prosperity have shaped a U.S.-Canada-Mexico relationship that might be going off the rails. -- Sara Miller Llana

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How two friends navigated threats of anti-migrant violence in South Africa -- Ryan Lenora Brown

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Venezuela earthquakes hit nation at an already delicate moment -- Whitney Eulich

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Why the Philippines is reconsidering its long-shuttered nuclear power plant - By - Lorela U. Sandoval - / 6 min

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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

11 days ago

Backyard bird rescue -- Stephanie Cook Broadhurst

18 days ago

Fantastic film, terrible movie -- Zachary Przystup

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Look, a hummingbird! -- Amy Asherah

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We traveled in style -- Robert Klose

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The Ebola outbreak: Our prayers are needed -- André Kisonga

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Does God take sides? -- Liesl Ehmke

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Cancel the band -- Lisa Rennie Sytsma

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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Colombians want security – with rule of law - The country has chosen a right-wing president by a slim margin. The close win for Abelardo de la Espriella suggests a public yearning for safety and security as well as trustworthy, commonsense governance. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 3 min

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The Explainer -- Quantum computing promises new technological possibilities. How close are they?

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From the Magazine -- Back to the clack: In the digital age, these typewriter superfans hold the keys

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From the Magazine -- A decade after vote, UK finds Brexit hasn't lived up to its promises

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Difference Maker -- For young trainees at this café, the menu is full of possibilities

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The Explainer -- Why the latest farm bill matters, from SNAP benefits to crop insurance

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From the Editors -- A moment to reflect on America's ideals

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