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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

Trump pushes out Pam Bondi, as political problems mount at home -- Story Hinckley

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From liberation to limbo: A year after 'Liberation Day' tariffs, what difference have they made? By - Laurent Belsie - , Jacob Turcotte - / 2 min

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What's driving renewed conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea? -- Ryan Lenora Brown

16 hours ago

Letter from mission control: 4 astronauts soar toward moon 'for all humanity' -- Henry Gass

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After more than 100 years of birthright citizenship, Supreme Court appears skeptical of change - By - Henry Gass - , Cameron Pugh - / 5 min

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Saudi Arabia hopes diplomacy works with Iran. It's also preparing for a military response. -- Taylor Luck

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A push for child welfare reform in Haiti, the 'Republic of Orphanages' -- Linnea Fehrm

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Insider trading? Why well-timed market plays are raising alarms in Washington. -- Linda Feldmann

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Which countries offer birthright citizenship? Here's how the US compares. -- Henry Gass

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The Iran war and international law: Fears grow of 'age of impunity' The Iran war is the latest conflict to see blows to principles of international law, rules of war, and protections for civilian populations. By - Ned Temko - / 4 min

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Deterrence or escalation? What the surge of US troops might mean in Iran. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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Despite war, Iran's machinery of intimidation keeps protesters at bay -- Scott Peterson

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Trump paid TSA agents while Congress was gridlocked. Can he do that? -- President Donald Trump's executive action got TSA agents paid, but it challenges Congress' power of the purse. -- Ross Herbert

16 hours ago

Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, life calmly goes on amid Iran war -- In stark contrast with residents of other Arab countries in the Gulf region, Saudis exhibit a decidedly blasé attitude toward the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Conversations focus on jobs and the economy and reveal faith in their government's ability to provide security. -- Taylor Luck

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In Israel, outrage rises over wartime settler violence in West Bank -- Shoshanna Solomon

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Iranian rulers fought to survive. They found leverage en route to an endgame. -- Scott Peterson

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First Look - Iran threatens to 'completely' close Strait of Hormuz after Trump ultimatum - By - Alon Bernstein - , Sam Metz - , Samy Magdy - / 4 min

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For security at home and across Europe, France offers nuclear deterrence -- French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out a new policy on nuclear deterrence that extends beyond the borders of France. -- Colette Davidson

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Undeliverable? Why the Kremlin might be set to silence online messaging apps in Russia. -- Fred Weir

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Europe's energy policy was reshaped by Ukraine. It's being tested by the Iran war. -- Mark Sappenfield

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Iran strikes neighbors with missiles and drones. Ukraine shows how to fight back. -- Dominique Soguel

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Aliens and UFOs still fascinate. 'Project Hail Mary,' 'Disclosure Day' are proof.

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Dancing offers children refuge in conflict-torn Congo

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Ahead of the Oscars: Our critic's picks for the best acting awards

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Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' isn't just a vampire flick. It's an American story infused with blues.

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Quoting the Bible, more Democrats lean into being Christian

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"High Water" embodies the struggle of historic Black coastal communities

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An enslaved potter left messages for the future, inscribed in clay

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English painter John Constable captured the rhythms of rural life

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The Apollo missions sent astronauts to the moon. With Artemis, NASA wants them to stay. -- The Artemis II mission will take astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit for the first time in 50 years. This next era of the U.S. space program marks a step toward building a permanent presence in outer space. -- Henry Gass

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Cesar Chavez allegations force a reckoning: Role model, or something less? -- Harry Bruinius

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Iran warns US ground troops would be at risk as diplomats gather for peace talks -- Munir Ahmed, Sam Metz, and Samy Magdy

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'No Kings' protests draw millions. Can they turn momentum into change? By - Scott Baldauf - , Caitlin Babcock - , Patrik Jonsson - / 8 min

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In Trump era, China sees an opportunity to advance its long game -- Ann Scott Tyson

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As oil prices surge, Filipinos feel the impact of a distant conflict -- Mark Saludes

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These cattle and horses helped power Colonial America. The breeds are still thriving. By - Melanie Stetson Freeman - , Scott Baldauf - / 3 min

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Call your mother? LOL. -- Robert Klose

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A field guide to unplugging: How a frazzled father found a lifeline in birding -- Zachary Przystup

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300,000 miles of memories: The car that carried us over the years -- Cathy Buckenmaier

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Why libraries have a hold on me: A love letter -- Murr Brewster

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Putting my stamp on a lost art: Why I still send postcards -- Danny Heitman

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Why I travel: Exploring new lands – and discovering myself -- Robert Klose

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Christ lifts us to life - / 1 min

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What's true about you? -- Mark Swinney

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Easter moments throughout the year -- Elizabeth Mata

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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Defending – and demanding – democracy - A trio of reports on political freedom around the world raises timely alarms about autocratic tendencies. But the data also shows that the appeal of democratic values is resilient. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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'Tiny Gardens Everywhere' take root in urban plots

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Difference Maker -- Labor of love: This couple is tackling Nigeria's dire education crisis

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The Explainer -- Why the US will pay a French company nearly $1 billion to give up wind farm plans

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Cover Story -- Baltimore, brought low by crime, uses a new approach to begin a turnaround

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In 'Son of Nobody,' Yann Martel wraps an Everyman and a scholar in an epic tale

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Difference Maker -- Mainers in need of basic household goods find a community overflowing with generosity

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March reading madness: Ring in spring with the season's best books

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The Explainer -- AI's new frontier: When business, government interests collide

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