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Restocking US missile interceptors will take years. China and Russia are watching. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution -- Taylor Luck

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Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea -- Matthew Bell

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Guatemala's next chapter: How change in the public prosecutor's office raises hope for democracy -- Yuliana Ramazzini

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US government searches for migrant children as deportations mount -- Sarah Matusek

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These Afghan women in Europe aim to bring change to their home country -- Dominique Soguel

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Mr. Know-It-All: A comic about AI in schools - By - Jacob Turcotte

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As river levels fall during drought, Europeans reflect on their connection to waterways - By - Colette Davidson - , Dominique Soguel - / 5 min

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A rare inside look at the collapse of women's rights under the Taliban -- Mark Sappenfield

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With Middle East still at war, three regional powers ink a new alliance - The Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani compact is a response to the prolonged Iran war, an Israel perceived as seeking hegemony, and the failure of other diplomatic initiatives. It also anticipates a reduced U.S. regional posture. Does that help the United States? By - Taylor Luck - / 5 min

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Trump now says he will halt Iran strikes, having reached outline to end war -- Aamer Madhani and Samy Magdy

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Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings -- Samy Magdy and Aamer Madhani

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Democrats' socialist surge hits a roadblock in Wisconsin -- Despite a messy gubernatorial primary in which multiple candidates dropped out, polling front-runner and democratic socialist Francesca Hong was edged out by center-left candidate David Crowley. -- Linda Feldmann

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Scrutiny of Rep. Max Miller adds to a trend in Congress -- Sophie Hills

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In Utah canyons, a clash over federal lands – and the future of the West -- Story Hinckley

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Project 2025: As midterms near, Trump's window for action might be closing -- Victoria Hoffmann

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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. By - Shoshanna Solomon - , Dina Kraft - / 6 min

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First Look - Iran issues list of new demands over Strait of Hormuz - By - Associated Press - / 4 min

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Syria's new parliament has limited power, but expectations are high -- Taylor Luck

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How US-Saudi deal could encourage other countries to consider nuclear weapons -- Howard LaFranchi

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Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war -- Former Soviet states in Central Asia are questioning Russia's war with Ukraine -- Fred Weir

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In Ukraine, a city waits to rebuild a symbol of resistance -- Howard LaFranchi

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Cyprus natural gas will help supply Europe by first half of 2028, official says -- Menelaos Hadjicostis

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In Britain, a comedy candidate plays political spoiler -- Mark Rice-Oxley

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An Iraqi American director seeds her film 'Pomegranate' with love

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Raising horses lifts a Black family across generations

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Caught in the backlash over AI, book publishers face mounting questions

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The reach of AI is profound. These books can help you engage in the conversation.

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Elephants in your midst: In Boston, an art exhibit tells the story of an Indian herd

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The 1909 auto race that sealed Americans' love of cars

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Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater's Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers

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ARTS & CULTURE

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Democrats put South Carolina first in 2028 primary calendar -- The Democratic party pushed Iowa from the top of its 2028 presidential primary timeline. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin says the changes will ensure candidates are "battle-tested." -- Mike Catalini and Bill Barrow

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As financial outlook darkens, colleges cut staff, programs ahead of new school year -- Ira Porter

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Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier -- U.S. troops have been deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for a record 240 days. Adm. Brad Cooper visited the sailors amid reports of deteriorating mental health. -- The Associated Press

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Brazilians weigh the benefits of AI facial recognition against the costs -- Constance Malleret

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A climbing gym in Damascus allows Syrians to scale new heights after a long war -- Adri Salido

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Internet slowdown and drones in the Strait: Taiwan preps for potential China conflict -- Ann Scott Tyson

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Rescue at the library -- Murr Brewster

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Recess for office workers: Why not? -- Danny Heitman

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Bringing the stars to Earth – and back -- Robert Klose

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The power of going nowhere fast -- Lisa Liu Grady

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The power of honesty in AI research - A giant Chinese firm, ByteDance, tells its AI researchers to not imitate American models, but rather rely on patient, long-term work to build the best product. Such rectitude might be a light for AI regulators. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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