Friday, February 20, 2026 6:21 AM ET
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Trump's Board of Peace meets, facing wariness and an immediate test: Gaza -- Howard LaFranchi1 day ago
Oh Canada, the US women won hockey gold, but you won hearts -- Mark Sappenfield6 hours ago
As AI leaps forward, concerns rise that innovation is leaving safety behind -- Caitlin Babcock1 hour ago
How does a reporter in Uganda cover elections when the internet goes out? -- Sophie Neiman14 hours ago
When governments pull the plug on dissent, citizens from Iran to Uganda fight to stay online - By - Ryan Lenora Brown - , Whitney Eulich - , Scott Peterson - , Valentina Gil - , Sophie Neiman - , Aakash Hassan - / 6 min14 hours ago
In response to Trump's foreign policy strategy, US allies try 'de-risking' -- Ned Temko11 hours ago
Democratic governors take on Trump – with an eye to 2028 -- Linda Feldmann1 day ago
Is Instagram addictive? Mark Zuckerberg faces questions in court. -- Simon Montlake1 day ago
Peru's pillars for a civic rebuild -- the Monitor's Editorial Board14 hours ago
One action can inspire many more -- Monitor Reader19 hours ago
Finding faith in one another -- Monitor Reader1 day ago
Medals aside, the women's Olympic freeskate sparkled and soared - At the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, Alysa Liu became the first American to win the women's freeskate competition since Sarah Hughes in 2002. By - Mark Sappenfield - / 5 min6 hours ago
'Bittersweet': Olympians reflect on the motivation of fourth-place finishes -- Story Hinckley7 hours ago
In Minneapolis, Native Americans see racial targeting patterns – and push back -- Support for tribal members has surged across the Twin Cities, as Native Americans allege incidents of targeting during immigration raids there. -- Sarah Matusek14 hours ago
Jesse Jackson's journey from a South Carolina protest to presidential runs -- Ken Makin2 days ago
Democrats press for immigration enforcement reform as DHS shutdown begins -- Caitlin Babcock6 days ago
Is Trump's Teflon fading? Amid slumping polls, the president faces new pushback. -- Linda Feldmann7 days ago
In Gaza, Israel's creeping Yellow Line takes Palestinians' land, and lives - The yellow cement blocks demarcating Israeli-held territory in Gaza were supposed to mark a temporary armistice line. But with the ceasefire process stalled, the blocks keep moving deeper into Gaza, making Palestinians feel more closed in, and trapped. By - Ghada Abdulfattah - , Taylor Luck - / 6 min14 hours ago
Progress but not compromise as latest US-Iran nuclear talks end -- Scott Peterson1 day ago
First Look - Israel will begin West Bank land registration in new step to deepen control - By - Melanie Lidman - / 4 min14 hours ago
On anniversary of revolution, has brutality broken Iran's social contract? -- Scott Peterson9 days ago
With Russia grinding closer, Ukrainians weigh the cost of land for peace -- For the Ukrainian public, the idea of giving up territory for peace is anathema – unless security against future Russian aggression is guaranteed. -- Dominique Soguel1 day ago
When it comes to Epstein files, British politicians are finding no place to hide -- Katie Marie Davies6 days ago
Russia is finding post-START arms control a harder, multipolar project -- Fred Weir6 days ago
Epstein fallout in Europe contrasts muted reaction in US -- Jill Lawless2 days ago
Kenyan stylists are using the West's discarded clothing to refashion the future18 hours ago
From 'The Godfather' to 'Tender Mercies,' Robert Duvall made each role his own3 days ago
Difference Maker - This Nigerian educator gave a river a voice. The next generation is listening.8 days ago
AI can write songs, plays, and novels. What does that mean for human creativity?9 days ago
Clergy look to Bible on immigration enforcement. Interpretations can differ.11 days ago
Purrs in paradise: Lanai Cat Sanctuary rescues felines and protects vulnerable birds16 days ago
Minneapolis inspires protest songs, from The Boss to Billy Bragg20 days ago
In Oscar-nominated 'One Battle After Another,' a message for a troubled America?27 days ago
In Cuba, is Trump seeking ouster of Communist leaders, or of China's presence? -- Howard LaFranchi3 days ago
US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean, tracked from Caribbean -- Ben Finley1 day ago
Rubio's speech to European allies takes softer tone but keeps firm stance -- Matthew Lee, Emma Burrows, and Geir Moulson4 days ago
India has the potential to be an AI powerhouse. Can it make the leap from IT? -- Artificial intelligence is transforming economies around the world. India wants to shape the AI era, not just service it. -- Aakash Hassan1 day ago
At the end of a trying Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin won more than slalom gold -- Mark Sappenfield15 hours ago
Now the Olympic pressure is on Mikaela Shiffrin. How can she handle it? -- Mark Sappenfield22 hours ago
Why I travel: Exploring new lands – and discovering myself -- Robert Klose1 hour ago
'It's sweet. It's bitter. It's ours.' The chocolate ritual that binds my family. -- Nancy Intrator7 days ago
Purpose amid pandemonium: A dad's first year with twin babies -- Zachary Przystup14 days ago
Warming up to winter: How I learned to lean into the season -- Samantha Laine Perfas15 days ago
Trash night had something to show me. I just had to look up. -- Murr Brewster15 days ago
An empty nester's ode to the cycles of laundry – and life -- Danny Heitman15 days ago
Do you expect to love? -- Cher Cofrin17 hours ago
God's wisdom wins -- Elaina Simpson20 hours ago
Are some people evil? -- Jenny Sawyer20 hours ago
A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE16 days ago
A new climate norm: Less carbon, continued growth - Romania is the latest democracy to demonstrate that a country can reduce pollution without reducing economic growth – or using restrictive governance. When political systems enable innovation and accountability, citizens benefit. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min1 day ago
The Explainer -- How a legal battle in Minnesota could affect refugees1 hour ago
Difference Maker -- A flood-hit island in India needed a school. He inspired a community to build one.1 day ago
'Playmakers' underscores the serious business of making toys2 days ago
Chatting with Ben about his – and our – challenges3 days ago
Cover Story -- America at 250: What would Ben Franklin say? Reenactors aim to spark reflection.1 day ago
The Explainer -- A guide to the Epstein files: Will any new charges result?4 days ago
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WEEKLY16 days ago
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