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

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Iran and the US agree to reopen Strait of Hormuz, talk further -- Taylor Luck

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New York blooms in orange and blue fellowship around Knicks - By - Hillary Chura - , Aaron Short - / 5 min

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A fish farm in Algeria is bringing the sea's bounty to the Sahara - By - Gianni Esposito - , Marta Saiz - / 1 min

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How a legal theory from the 1980s shapes presidential power today -- Henry Gass

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Congress lets part of spy law lapse. What's next for counterterrorism efforts? -- Caitlin Babcock

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Can a divided US celebrate its 250th together? -- Simon Montlake

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'We're on the map now': Tiny Cape Verde's diaspora celebrates its first World Cup -- Cameron Pugh

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In eastern Congo, trust becomes a key tool in addressing Ebola -- Ryan Lenora Brown

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As US-Iran deal inches closer, what has playing mediator cost Pakistan? Much has been made of the positive role Pakistan has played as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran. But on the ground, the story is more complicated, with many saying Pakistan is paying too high a price. By - Hasan Ali - / 6 min

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Threatening war, predicting peace: Are Trump's comments part of a strategy? -- Howard LaFranchi

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Iran war soured Gulf Arabs on Iraq. Can new leader in Baghdad win them back? -- Taylor Luck

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The hands-off era of AI oversight is ending. What comes next? -- Artificial intelligence in the United States has so far been met with a largely hands-off regulatory approach. That approach is changing, raising questions about who sets and implements AI policy. -- Caitlin Babcock

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California is still counting votes from June 2. Is distrust in elections the result? -- Sophie Hills

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Will Lindsey Graham face a runoff because of his Iran war support? -- Simon Montlake

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In Trump's second term, financial gain has become a defining feature -- Linda Feldmann

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Caught between war and peace, Iranians live in limbo -- The world has watched as President Donald Trump vacillates between promises that peace is near in Iran and threats of renewed war. No one bears the cost of that uncertainty more than Iranians. -- Scott Peterson

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Two-tier policing: What is it and why is it dividing Britain? -- Despite complaints about "two-tiered policing" in Britain, experts say minorities don't receive favorable treatment from cops. So why does the accusation persist? -- Mark Sappenfield

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Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to stop fanning flames of polarization amid papal visit -- Nicole Winfield and Suman Naishadham

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In Armenia's elections, a choice: Stay in Russia's orbit or engage with the West -- Alexander Thompson

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As Russia and Ukraine press drone war, NATO finds itself caught in crossfire -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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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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Holding the powerful to account: Lessons from an LA fire

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'The first thing I thought about was the books': The fight for a Gaza library

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Trump celebrates birthday with UFC cage-fighting event -- There will be seven fights on Sunday night in an event that aligns with America's 250th anniversary. It also comes while the U.S. and Iran are discussing a deal to the end the war. -- Will Weissert

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Troop rescue near Iran points to rising use of sea drones in combat -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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US and Iran reach deal to end war, stop naval blockade - President Donald Trump posted that "the Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete" and says the Strait of Hormuz will open immediately. By - Munir Ahmed - , Julia Frankel - , Abby Sewell - , Will Weissert - / 4 min

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Trump to meet with leaders at G7 as confidence grows for Iran war deal - By - Munir Ahmed - , Samy Magdy - , Aamer Madhani - / 4 min

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Is India next up in global Gen Z protests? Its 'Cockroach' movement hits the streets. -- Aakash Hassan

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A Mexican wave: Soccer mania swells as World Cup opens -- Whitney Eulich

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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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Discovery at the drive-thru -- Zachary Przystup

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Embracing the one, true Parent -- Liesl Ehmke

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The transparent thought -- Robert Schult

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Perfect timing – on the highways of life -- Caroline Martin

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A gift for Ukraine's future in Europe - After a big election shift, Hungary signals a go-ahead for Kyiv to start talks about joining the European Union, possibly giving Ukraine a political shield against Russia. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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From the Editors -- Digging into currents of thought, not just current events

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The Explainer -- They can walk and talk. How soon will humanlike robots be working beside us?

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The Explainer -- The World Cup in 2026 is bigger than before. Is it better?

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From the Magazine -- Terrorism-related charges are a new tool to pursue illegal arms flow to Mexico

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Difference Maker -- Mentoring at this Nigerian barbershop gives boys a reason to stay off the streets

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