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

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US strikes Iran in response to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire -- Collin Binkley and Jon Gambrell

19 hours ago

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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The path to 'Independency': An intimate portrait - / 4 min

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

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Blockading the Strait of Hormuz creates a problem. Syria offers a solution. Tehran's most potent leverage vis-à-vis the U.S. and global economies has proved to be its ability to clamp down on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The search for overland routes for oil and other goods has led directly to Syria, an old crossroads revived. By - Taylor Luck - / 9 min

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

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Peace deal could buoy world economy, though oil prices are still uncertain -- Laurent Belsie

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Rise of the democratic socialists – and what it means for just-plain Democrats -- Far-left wins in congressional primaries followed mayoral victories in major U.S. cities. Mainstream Democrats, struggling with voter dissatisfaction, are unhappy about the rising leftism. -- Linda Feldmann

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

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Trump, Iran, and the logic of a new nuclear deal -- Simon Montlake

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Democratic socialists take on incumbents in New York primary -- Aaron Short

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Gadi Eisenkot, the straight-talking Israeli former general taking on Netanyahu -- As Israelis prepare for fall elections, Gadi Eisenkot is surging in polls to edge out Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The retired general's security credentials and perceived integrity appear to resonate with voters. -- Shoshanna Solomon

1 day ago

Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, and Jamey Keaten

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Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue and Munir Ahmed

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Erin Cunningham, Jon Gambrell and Aamer Madhani

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In Moscow's Gorky Park, young Russians learn to love the soil again -- Before Russia became a consumer society, growing one's own food was essential. In Moscow's Gorky Park, some Russians are trying to recapture that part of life. -- Fred Weir

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The French, fried: Soaring temperatures have France grasping for cooler solutions -- Colette Davidson

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Starmer is out, but is Britain done with its prime minister churn? -- Mark Sappenfield

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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

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

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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'

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

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Why the Supreme Court sided with Trump on two immigration cases -- In a pair of immigration rulings Thursday, the court held that the law permits the government to turn away asylum-seekers on the Mexico side of the U.S. border and end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians living in the United States. -- Henry Gass

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Why the Philippines is reconsidering its long-shuttered nuclear power plant -- In a seismically active archipelago with high electricity prices, what does a "peaceful, safe, and secure" approach to nuclear power look like? -- Lorela U. Sandoval

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Venezuela is starting to respond to a pair of powerful earthquakes -- Regina Garcia Cano and Juan Pablo Arraez

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Now at the Supreme Court, birthright citizenship is the norm across the Americas -- Whitney Eulich

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Watching the whirled go by at a multicultural dance festival - By - Melanie Stetson Freeman - , Cameron Pugh - / 2 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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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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A springtime discovery -- Todd R. Nelson

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Cancel the band -- Lisa Rennie Sytsma

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Prayed up before surfing -- Katie Martin

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The law of divine Truth maintains our lives -- Alistair Budd

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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India reckons with a woman's 'worth' A legal ruling recognizes the monetary as well as civic value of women's role as homemakers. But unleashing their full potential will require India's men and women to shed limiting views of each other. 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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From the Editors -- Remembering John Yemma, Monitor editor during critical transition

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