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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

Boldly going in different directions? US and Russia diverge on joint space plans. -- Fred Weir

4 hours ago

US military is taking drone lessons from wars in Ukraine, Middle East -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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A rollback of rights, or an imperfect step forward? India amends transgender rights act. -- Aakash Hassan

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

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A change of the lineup: How the new women's pro baseball league works -- Kendra Nordin Beato

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In Modi's India, many felt dissent didn't matter. Then came the 'cockroaches.' -- Aakash Hassan

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For the US and Iran, war aims have changed beyond recognition -- Ned Temko

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Despite its strength, US military faces a reputational crisis over Iran - Even as President Donald Trump weighs new strikes, the Iran war is exposing U.S. strategic vulnerabilities and could hurt the Pentagon's reputation. By - Anna Mulrine Grobe - / 4 min

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Under Iranian fire, Jordan faces a balancing act ... and messaging challenge -- Taylor Luck

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With ceasefire gone, the question rises: Will Iran war ever end? -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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Democrats' surging left wing faces a test in Michigan: Older Black voters -- Tuesday's primary for Michigan's open Senate seat is serving as a proxy battle over the Democratic Party's future. How it all plays out could shape the 2028 presidential race. -- Simon Montlake

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America's debt is skyrocketing. Why isn't Congress doing anything about it? -- Linda Feldmann

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Supreme Court gave presidents more power over agencies. Are any still independent? -- Olivia Fletcher

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Burned by past shutdowns, Republicans start budget process ahead of schedule -- Caitlin Babcock

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After a brief pause, the Iran war might be expanding -- Once again, the United States and Iran are exchanging direct fire in the Middle East, raising the stakes for the region. -- Taylor Luck

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It's not just Hormuz. Red Sea shipping lanes are now under threat, too. -- Taylor Luck

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Planted in the heart of this West Bank village, a settler outpost disrupts life -- Dina Kraft

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Saudi nuclear deal: What US policy shift means for Mideast diplomacy -- Taylor Luck

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Manchester election tests British leader's plan to give more power to cities -- The new British prime minister wants to give more power to regions across England and help restore faith in democracy among disillusioned voters. -- Katie Marie Davies

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How Ukraine's long-range drones are changing what's possible in war with Russia -- Scott Peterson

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How improved fire suppression may be fueling Europe's megafires -- Gerry Hadden

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IOC drops Russia ban, but it might not be all good news for the Kremlin -- Fred Weir

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Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater's Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers

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Bringing religion to bear on public policy debates

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Why faith matters in today's political memoirs

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Jesca Hoop mixes protest and perspective in latest album, 'Long Wave Home'

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From the Magazine - Antiquity is new again. To these enthusiasts, ancient Greek is a living language.

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July's best books range far and wide

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An early naturalist who cast off the 'chains of prejudice'

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A beekeeper muses on the delights of stewarding a hive

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Seeking to double its budget, Space Force readies for next frontier of warfare -- Created in 2019, this U.S. military service is already on the front lines of the next generation of battle. A bigger budget will increase its reach. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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'A more perfect union': How some use faith to prompt reflection on America's ideals -- Scott Baldauf

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A US agency listed an AI immigration tool online. The disclosure vanished after our inquiry. By - Sarah Matusek - , Aaron Glantz - / 5 min

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How the Carolinas' loose rules and loopholes have created a Wild West of hemp -- Patrik Jonsson

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Rwandan cooperative allows women to stitch together a livelihood - An all-female Rwandan cooperative has given 21 women economic independence and helped them recover from the lingering aftermath of the 1994 genocide. By - Paloma Laudet - , Margaux Solinas - / 2 min

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'This is our land': Why one woman fights to expel South Africa's migrants -- Julie Bourdin

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Searching for Sudan's looted treasures -- Noraldin Jadat

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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 universal language of a smile -- Melanie Stetson Freeman

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Backyard bird rescue -- Stephanie Cook Broadhurst

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Ever wonder how God sees you? -- Mark Swinney

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Around every corner -- Elizabeth Mata

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'What the world needs now ...' -- Margaret Rogers

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India's Gen Z is speaking up - The burgeoning "cockroach" youth movement isn't just about humor and social media. Demonstrators' calls for accountability are tapping into the nation's deeper desire to reclaim its democratic voice. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 3 min

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From the Editors -- Reporting on public lands and common ground

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From the Editors -- Around the world, looking for a new model of trust

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From the Magazine -- How Japan's 'Iron Lady' is navigating a tough first year

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The Explainer -- Here's where Trump has canceled wind farms – and how states are pushing back

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Difference Maker -- For Seattle's public space manager, children's playtime is serious business

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Readers Respond -- Easing the housing squeeze

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