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

4 hours ago

Iran war opened doors for drone-savvy Ukraine. Zelenskyy is seizing the moment. By - Howard LaFranchi - / 6 min

4 hours ago

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

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Why the two Koreas may be giving up on reunification -- Kelly Kasulis Cho

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How Marco Rubio morphed his way into Trump's inner circle -- Linda Feldmann

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Tested by Iran war, Qatar is still faithful to its core mission: Mediation - Before the war, Qatar had built itself into a diplomatic power by mediating disputes near and far. Hit hard by Iran, the tiny Persian Gulf country is not wavering in that mission, seen as central to its identity. Still, it recognizes it has security needs, too. By - Taylor Luck - / 6 min

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Under fire from Israel like never before, Lebanon's first responders are determined to persevere -- Scott Peterson

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Stocks might be soaring, but US economy is feeling Iran war shocks -- Laurent Belsie

9 days ago

Thomas Massie is a Trump nemesis on the right. Now, he could lose his seat in Congress. -- Tuesday's GOP primary in Kentucky pits President Donald Trump's power and the pull of party unity against an independent-minded lawmaker with deep ties to his constituents. -- Sophie Hills

3 days ago

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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Is primary season too late to redraw the maps? Not when Congress is up for grabs. -- Story Hinckley

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Israelis voice concern over worsening US ties. Why few offer solutions. Despite close working ties between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, there is a crisis in the U.S.-Israel relationship, with American public support for Israel plummeting. Most Israelis see it. But do they wonder about how to fix it? By - Shoshanna Solomon - , Dina Kraft - / 6 min

7 days ago

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

19 days ago

Hardest-hit by Iran, the UAE pivots from cooperation to confrontation -- Taylor Luck

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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 -- U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming have advanced to a runoff in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary, defeating Sen. Bill Cassidy amid President Donald Trump's campaign to oust him. -- 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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The library's new chapter: Reimagining a role as America's community glue - By - Scott Baldauf - , Melanie Stetson Freeman - / 5 min

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Beyond the pomp and pageantry, Xi Jinping sent a message to Donald Trump -- The highly anticipated summit in Beijing showcased how China today is more willing than ever to directly challenge the United States. -- Ann Scott Tyson

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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

18 days ago

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

25 days ago

Hope in the soil and stones -- Murr Brewster

1 month ago

When patience bears fruit -- Robert Klose

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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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The law of Love heals -- Nancy Schauman Smith

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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Power sharing as trust building in Hungary - A new prime minister sets a template for ending the concentration of power left by his authoritarian, populist predecessor - By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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Difference Maker -- 'The first ray of light': Illuminating a path for Pakistan's out-of-school children

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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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Difference Maker -- Font of knowledge: Calligraphy enthusiasts in Nepal take up their pens

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