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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

Under Iranian fire, Jordan faces a balancing act ... and messaging challenge -- Taylor Luck

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In the AI age, internships have higher stakes. There are ways to maximize the experience. By - Ira Porter - , Medara Udoekong - / 4 min

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Surrounded by warring factions, Sudan's el-Obeid must rely on local relief -- Mat Nashed

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Maine Democrats are moving on from Platner. But cracks might linger. -- Simon Montlake

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Why so many Ukrainians are up in arms over firing of defense minister -- Scott Peterson

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Why Greeks are going to TikTok for news instead of newspapers or TV - By - Jenny Tsiropoulou - , Dominique Soguel - / 5 min

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From record viewership to unlikely friendships, how soccer won the World Cup -- Kendra Nordin Beato

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With ceasefire gone, the question rises: Will Iran war ever end? The U.S.-Iran conflict has moved from a faltering ceasefire into what looks like renewed but limited war – with few signs of a clear end point. The American public shows little appetite for escalating the conflict to press for concessions from Iran. By - Anna Mulrine Grobe - / 5 min

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Why US-Iran diplomacy is so out of sync: It's style as well as substance -- Howard LaFranchi

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Did the US-Israeli war against Iran save the Islamic Republic? -- Scott Peterson

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Blanche's nomination for attorney general uncertain after hearing -- Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney general, faced pointed questions from Republican and Democratic senators at his confirmation hearing. -- Caitlin Babcock

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States have beefed up election security, but Trump is still pushing for federal role -- Scott Baldauf

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Trump's plan for federal worker NDAs puts spotlight on speech, transparency -- Victoria Hoffmann

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Missing McConnell: What to do when a lawmaker's out, but doesn't leave? -- Scott Baldauf

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Syrians put on brave face after Damascus bombings. But security is a real issue. -- Despite bombings in Damascus, including when France's president was in town, Syrians voice confidence in their safety. At the same time, they distrust official information, leaving room for conspiracy theories that reflect the real security issues Syria faces. -- Taylor Luck

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Israeli government vows to defy justices, setting off alarms over the rule of law -- Dina Kraft

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Why Erdoğan's Turkey is seeing its stock rise in NATO and the Middle East -- Scott Peterson

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From 'greatest friend' to 'loser': US-Iran deal sours many Israelis on Trump - By - Shoshanna Solomon - , Dina Kraft - / 6 min

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Reverse Brexit? Political winds in Britain are blowing toward Europe. -- Ten years after Brexit, many young voters in Britain think rejoining the European Union is a good idea. -- Mark Rice-Oxley

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Why Ukrainians have taken to the streets to protest a cabinet shuffle -- Scott Peterson

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Italy's Meloni takes on Trump, not out of spite but savvy -- Mark Sappenfield

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Plot twist! Gen Z powers a movie theater resurgence.

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'The Odyssey': Expansive tale, meet expansive screen

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Epic literature doesn't always make an epic movie. Here are some joyous exceptions.

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Sigrid Nunez's stories surprised even her

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What makes people fall for romance scams?

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'Little House on the Prairie' returns. Will the show's reboot resonate with a new generation?

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Daniel Mason burrows into rural lore in 'Country People'

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A whale hunt that turned into a saga of survival

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ICE will require its officers to record vehicle stops -- After U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were involved in back-to-back deadly shootings, the agency will now compel its officers to wear body cameras during traffic stops. -- Diana Novak Jones

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Pitch-perfect fandom: Stadium sing-alongs score at World Cup -- Patrik Jonsson

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50 years later, a bicentennial class reflects on a divided, yet hopeful, America -- Laurent Belsie

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DHS denounces victims of immigration enforcement shootings before facts known - By - Sarah Matusek - , Jacob Turcotte - , Donald Keough - / 6 min

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In World Cup final, even Messi is no match for Spain's all-around effort -- In the climax of World Cup 2026, Spain may not have had superstars, but the unity of its players proved more important than individual heroics. -- Mark Sappenfield

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How a 'white elephant' ended up in Colombia's Congress -- Manuel Rueda

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Mount Olympus considered for World Heritage status -- Costas Kantouris and Elena Becatoros

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As Argentina and Spain prepare to face off, all eyes on the arcs of their superstars -- Mark Sappenfield

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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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The path to 'Independency': An intimate portrait - / 4 min

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The universal language of a smile -- Melanie Stetson Freeman

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Backyard bird rescue -- Stephanie Cook Broadhurst

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Fantastic film, terrible movie -- Zachary Przystup

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How not to burn with anger -- Mark Swinney

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What is your authentic self? -- Leslie Revilock

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The smudge on the mirror -- Diane Allison

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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New federal aid honors innate aspirations - Workplace Pell expands long-standing education aid to cover shorter term programs that reflect changing demographics and job demands – as well as Americans' desire to better themselves. That's an all-around win. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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The First Amendment's 'trust' in young adults -- the Monitor's Editorial Board

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Reforms help Africa's oil giant rebound -- the Monitor's Editorial Board

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Political candidates, character, and conscience -- the Monitor's Editorial Boaard

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From the Editors -- 15 years on, Joplin's civic updraft

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From the Magazine -- In Joplin, a tornado took 'things you remember.' But the city's civic bonds endure.

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Difference Maker -- A Mumbai café puts mentorship on the menu for workers who once lived on the street

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Difference Maker -- This network of Nigerian volunteers puts rubbish on the run

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From the Magazine -- Winter was harsh, but resilient Odesa making summer a season of hope

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From the Magazine -- Côte d'Ivoire's youth chase employment – despite the odds

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