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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

As Southern states rush to redraw maps, some hit the brakes instead -- Simon Montlake

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Colombia votes for its next president, weighing social support against security -- Manuel Rueda

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Empty federal buildings are a growing problem – and an opportunity -- Ross Herbert

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How Norway is solving all the world's problems – with waffles -- Mark Sappenfield

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Some students jeered AI at college graduations. But it's the elephant in the classroom. -- Ira Porter

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In Nairobi, passengers queue for cheaper, quieter electric rides -- Vincent Owino

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In LA, voter discontent and AI ads fuel an improbable mayoral candidacy -- Sophie Hills

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Manila unrest signals new attention to an old problem: Political dynasties -- Mark Saludes

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In Washington, a profound shift in how taxpayer money is spent. Will it last? -- Caitlin Babcock

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Paxton trounces Cornyn in Texas, a sign of Trump's hold on GOP -- Texas' polarizing attorney general easily bested the veteran senator, underscoring President Donald Trump's sway with GOP voters. November's general election, against Democrat James Talarico, may be a tighter race. -- Henry Gass

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Iran hawks in GOP pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war -- Darlene Superville and Matthew Daly

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Some Republicans in Congress buck Trump, complicating paths forward -- Caitlin Babcock

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The GOP has been a pro-Israel party for decades. Is that changing? -- Simon Montlake

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What do sanctions accomplish? Maybe not what you think. As countries like Russia and Iran keep pursuing their agendas despite being hit by heavy Western sanctions, many wonder: Are sanctions effective? By - Mark Sappenfield - , Whitney Eulich - , Fred Weir - / 7 min

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Iran's economy was already struggling. The war has made it far worse. -- Scott Peterson

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Tested by Iran war, Qatar is still faithful to its core mission: Mediation -- Taylor Luck

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Leaders eye on Belarus for signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine -- Belarus' exiled opposition leader visits Kyiv as the city recovers from Russia's largest missile attack of the year. World leaders are closely watching Belarus' potential support for Russia's invasion. -- Hanna Arhirova and Yuras Karmanau

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Norway is a humanitarian superpower. Can that continue without US support? -- Mark Sappenfield

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Iran war opened doors for drone-savvy Ukraine. Zelenskyy is seizing the moment. -- Howard LaFranchi

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First Trump, now Putin: Beijing receives Russian leader to bolster 'partnership' -- Fred Weir

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Holding the powerful to account: Lessons from an LA fire

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'Far-Right France' author analyzes shifts in Marine Le Pen's National Rally party

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End of Stephen Colbert's show illustrates risks of stirring a polarized nation to laughter

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From Haiti to the Arctic, May's best reads transport

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Astute 'Transcription' asks readers, 'Do you copy?'

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'The Sheep Detectives' is a tender fable wrapped in a murder mystery

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When revolutionary news traveled at the speed of horseback

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The American frontier story left out key players

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At Lincoln's Illinois home, guides reveal the man behind the icon -- As Route 66 turns 100, Springfield, Illinois, closely tied to Abraham Lincoln, expects more travelers seeking to learn more about the iconic president. -- Harry Bruinius

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Damaged chemical tank spurs mass evacuations in Garden Grove, California -- Olga R. Rodriguez, Claire Rush, and Hannah Schoenbaum

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San Diego mosque shooting comes amid anti-Muslim spike. What can be done? By - Cameron Pugh - , Victoria Hoffmann - / 6 min

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Voices from Havana: Cubans offer their thoughts about the future of the island - The Trump administration is looking to impose big changes on Cuba. What's at stake for the people who live there? By - Whitney Eulich - , Rudy Cabrera Arcia - / 7 min

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This unlikely friendship could herald new era of South Korea-Japan cooperation -- Ann Scott Tyson

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Can Argentina's social solidarity endure despite historic labor law overhaul? -- Constance Malleret

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We traveled in style -- Robert Klose

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A springtime discovery -- Todd R. Nelson

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Discovery at the drive-thru -- Zachary Przystup

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The wind chime -- Dave Bachmann

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Fix my watch, tell me a story -- Robert Klose

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Hope in the soil and stones -- Murr Brewster

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Held in Spirit, not 'in irons' -- Barb Goodspeed Grant

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Setting the tone for our day -- Madeline Cassidy

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A fresh look at self-image -- Mark Swinney

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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A welcome spotlight on China's Christians - The possibility that a prominent pastor might be released from detention – which was indicated at last week's U.S.-China summit – has put a new focus on why Christianity endures in China. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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Difference Maker -- Read all about it: Homeless writers get an empowering platform in North Carolina

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From the Magazine -- Why affordable housing grows scarce – even in Florida and the South

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From the Magazine -- Property prices in Seoul: A threat to national survival?

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From the Editors -- The Monitor view of 'newsworthy'

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'The first thing I thought about was the books': The fight for a Gaza library

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