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Religious Israelis fight settler violence with a different expression of their faith -- Dina Kraft18 hours ago
Endangered Species Act gets revamped rules. What effect could they have? -- Medara Udoekong21 hours ago
Setting students up to succeed? Why Michigan is ditching first-semester grades. -- Ira Porter1 day ago
Cyberattacks on water facilities test US defenses, reveal gaps -- Henry Gass1 day ago
As the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling -- Howard LaFranchi1 day ago
From mahjong clubs to 'Chinamaxxing,' why Chinese culture seems to be everywhere -- Ann Scott Tyson1 day ago
With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution - Hydroponic farms in import-reliant Saudi Arabia are good for business – and for national security as well. With the arid kingdom facing blockades and disruptions on both its coasts, growing food in water, surprisingly, is providing a green line of defense. By - Taylor Luck - / 4 min1 day ago
With Middle East still at war, three regional powers ink a new alliance -- Taylor Luck8 days ago
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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 Babcock4 hours ago
US government searches for migrant children as deportations mount -- Sarah Matusek4 days ago
Democrats' socialist surge hits a roadblock in Wisconsin -- Linda Feldmann8 days ago
Scrutiny of Rep. Max Miller adds to a trend in Congress -- Sophie Hills12 days ago
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 Solomon1 day ago
First Look - Iran issues list of new demands over Strait of Hormuz - By - Associated Press - / 4 min5 days ago
Syria's new parliament has limited power, but expectations are high -- Taylor Luck15 days ago
How US-Saudi deal could encourage other countries to consider nuclear weapons -- Howard LaFranchi16 days ago
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 Davidson1 day ago
Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war -- Fred Weir7 days ago
In Ukraine, a city waits to rebuild a symbol of resistance -- Howard LaFranchi8 days ago
Cyprus natural gas will help supply Europe by first half of 2028, official says -- Menelaos Hadjicostis7 days ago
The audacious plot to blow up the Nord Stream pipelines1 day ago
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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 Turcotte1 day ago
Restocking US missile interceptors will take years. China and Russia are watching. -- America's stockpile of key defensive missiles is low because of the Iran war. Production is expected to ramp up, but the shortage is challenging the U.S. military. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe18 hours ago
Democrats put South Carolina first in 2028 primary calendar -- Mike Catalini and Bill Barrow18 hours ago
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Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea -- President Donald Trump's announcement that he is scaling back U.S. participation in long-standing, joint military drills in South Korea shows Washington's willingness to turn away from traditional allies. -- Matthew Bell16 hours ago
Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier -- The Associated Press21 hours ago
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Turkey brightens the outlook for peace - New legislation paves the way to end ethnic conflict and reintegrate Turkey's Kurdish separatists. Even as details are ironed out, the law positions this NATO member to play a stabilizing role in a restive region. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 3 min17 hours ago
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