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Is Washington awash in self-dealing? If Democrats win the House, oversight will rise. -- Linda Feldmann

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FCC considers cuts to funds for internet access at schools and libraries -- Aaron Glantz

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At the Iowa State Fair, pork chops mix with presidential politics. Will that change? -- Sophie Hills

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As France investigates abuse at schools, parents ask, How do I protect my kid? -- Colette Davidson

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From the Magazine - On the youngest continent in the world, a push for more kid-friendly cities - By - Ryan Lenora Brown - , Harriet Akinyi - / 5 min

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Migration is reshaping life for married women in Senegal - By - Marie Ruwet - , Adrien Marotte - / 4 min

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

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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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Why promised US breakthroughs in the Middle East failed to materialize - American diplomatic efforts to create "historic" breakthroughs in Iran and Gaza appear to have stalled. By - Ned Temko - / 4 min

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With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution -- Taylor Luck

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

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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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Former Marine Rye Barcott lauds 'humbling and leveling effect' of service

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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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The reach of AI is profound. These books can help you engage in the conversation.

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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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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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Setting students up to succeed? Why Michigan is ditching first-semester grades. -- The University of Michigan says its change will help more students acclimate to the demands of college. Some critics complain of eroding rigor. -- 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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Restocking US missile interceptors will take years. China and Russia are watching. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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From mahjong clubs to 'Chinamaxxing,' why Chinese culture seems to be everywhere -- From playing mahjong to sipping warm water, Americans are embracing Chinese culture with an enthusiasm not seen since before the pandemic. -- Ann Scott Tyson

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Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea -- 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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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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A Mideast beacon for the sanctity of life - Amid war within its borders and elsewhere, Lebanon officially ends the death penalty, setting an example for a region that often resorts to violence. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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