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Hormuz workarounds and arms deals: Gulf states seek to 'Iran-proof' their future - Iran's missile attacks and its closing of the Strait of Hormuz have cost the oil-producing Gulf Arab states untold billions. In response, they are moving to arm themselves against a military threat that hasn't been erased, and construct workarounds to the Hormuz choke point. By - Taylor Luck - / 6 min

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In Iran war, 'the enemy of my enemy' isn't moving Gulf Arabs closer to Israel -- Taylor Luck

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'We haven't finished the job.' Israelis question ceasefire – and their leaders. -- In Israel, support for the war against Iran has been high. Civilians readily made sacrifices to support strategic aims. But the ceasefire has left many feeling the job was unfinished, and assessments of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership have been harsh. -- Shoshanna Solomon

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Fear, confusion, distrust: In Mideast, hopes are dim ahead of US-Iran talks -- Taylor Luck

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Beyond Jesus memes: Trump's Christian supporters also fret about abortion, inflation - By - Linda Feldmann - , Sophie Hills - / 6 min

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In Bangladesh, an ancient art form weaves new opportunities -- Simon Montlake

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After 3 years of war, Sudanese civilians pay the price -- Sophie Neiman

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How fired USAID staffers are keeping the agency's work going -- Ogar Monday

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Wildfires already active in Florida and US put focus on managed burns -- Harry Bruinius

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The IRS has shrunk. So has public trust in tax fairness. By - Mark Trumbull - , Jacob Turcotte - / 3 min

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On a question of morality, the US and Canada are oceans apart. Why? By - Mark Sappenfield - , Sara Miller Llana - , Audrey Thibert - , Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata - / 10 min

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With Swalwell and Gonzales out, is Congress entering a new accountability era? -- Caitlin Babcock

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Neither party may win the redistricting wars. But the House could still lose. -- Story Hinckley

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US moves to blockade Iran after peace talks break down -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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JD Vance heads into the toughest assignment of his career -- As he leads the U.S. delegation in Pakistan to try to reach a peace agreement with Iran, Vice President JD Vance's longtime anti-interventionist stance could help build trust. But Mr. Vance also could end up taking the blame if talks fall apart. -- Simon Montlake

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In Maine, Senate primary puts Democrats' generational tensions on display -- Sophie Hills

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Still eyeing mass deportations, hard-liners push White House to expand targets -- Sarah Matusek

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Almost all US refugees are now from South Africa, as Trump focuses on Afrikaners -- Sarah Matusek

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After weeks of war, Israel and Lebanon head toward peace talks -- Oliver Marsden

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In Lebanon, history gnaws at Israelis: Has force alone brought security? -- Shoshanna Solomon

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Hungary elections: A wake-up call to the resilience of democracy? -- Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary Sunday night showed that elections still matter – and democracies are more resilient than they may seem right now. -- Mark Sappenfield

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Hungary election results echo worldwide after Viktor Orbán ousted -- Mark Sappenfield

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On eve of election, Hungary takes a hard look at Orbán's 'illiberal democracy' -- Dominique Soguel

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Orbán says Ukraine is mistreating its Hungarian minority. It's not that simple. -- Dominique Soguel

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Audrey Spillman's musical and spiritual journey led her to peace, and inspiration

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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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With Artemis II back on Earth, what's next for NASA? -- Henry Gass

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From music to majors: Hip-hop advances in academia -- Ira Porter

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As Artemis II hurtles home, a global space race accelerates -- Henry Gass

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For many Taiwanese, an opposition leader's rare trip to China hit the wrong notes -- Taiwan's opposition leader has returned from a trip to the Chinese mainland, where she pushed for cross-strait dialogue. But her diplomatic efforts could backfire on the democratic island, where a sense of local identity is growing. -- Ann Scott Tyson

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Trump says U.S. will begin Strait of Hormuz blockade -- Munir Ahmed -- , -- Sam Metz

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US and Iranian leaders meet in Pakistan amid fragile ceasefire -- Munir Ahmed -- , -- Sam Metz

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After nine presidents in 10 years, Peruvians wearily head to the polls - By - Howard LaFranchi - / 6 min

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When patience bears fruit -- Robert Klose

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The animals who find us -- Courtenay Rudzinski

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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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Finding reconciliation -- Margaret Rogers

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Spiritual growth brings justice -- Racine Dews

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Believe the true report -- Madeline Demaree

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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Iran war prods shared action on energy - The world's worst disruption in oil markets triggered a rise in cooperation among people and nations to ensure a stable energy future. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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A soothsaying servant girl, an unstable king, and the modern-day scholars on their trail

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The evolution of Lincoln's immigration ideals: A historian assesses his legacy

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Are you there, readers? It's a Judy Blume biography.

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Alice Coltrane drew on gospel music of her youth

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The Explainer -- Trump's warnings for Iran raise the question: What is a war crime?

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Can logging be reshaped by forest regeneration? Suzanne Simard says yes.

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Cover Story -- Trump has shunned solar power. Some of his supporters want to MAGA-fy it.

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