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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

On Blanche vote, Cornyn and Tillis say their holdout was about principle -- Caitlin Babcock

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

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Why the US propped up Japan's struggling yen -- Howard LaFranchi

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In China, motherhood begins with 'sitting the month.' The tradition is spreading. -- Ann Scott Tyson

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The Explainer - The US needs more electricity. Can the grid deliver? By - Laurent Belsie - / 4 min

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Europe seeks new solution after migrant surge in Spanish enclave -- Colette Davidson

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Wisconsin governor's race tests limits of Democrats' leftward shift -- Simon Montlake

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

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Parents turn to AI as their kids weigh college selection -- Ira Porter

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Trump now says he will halt Iran strikes, having reached outline to end war - President Donald Trump says he'll hold off on strikes he had threatened on against Iran, claiming allies reached the outline of a deal to end the war. By - Aamer Madhani and Samy Magdy - / 3 min

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

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US military is taking drone lessons from wars in Ukraine, Middle East -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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War and peace: Ukraine's ambassador in Washington joins our table -- Ukrainian Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna met reporters at a Monitor Breakfast, in the wake of a Trump-Zelenskyy White House meeting and headlines about Ukraine bombing an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea. -- Linda Feldmann

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Kyiv's ambassador on how Ukraine revived vital ties with US -- Howard LaFranchi

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Democrats' surging left wing faces a test in Michigan: Older Black voters -- Simon Montlake

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America's debt is skyrocketing. Why isn't Congress doing anything about it? -- Linda Feldmann

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After a brief pause, the Iran war might be expanding -- Once again, the United States and Iran are exchanging direct fire in the Middle East, raising the stakes for the region. -- Taylor Luck

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It's not just Hormuz. Red Sea shipping lanes are now under threat, too. -- Taylor Luck

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Planted in the heart of this West Bank village, a settler outpost disrupts life -- Dina Kraft

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Saudi nuclear deal: What US policy shift means for Mideast diplomacy -- Taylor Luck

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Boldly going in different directions? US and Russia diverge on joint space plans. -- U.S.-Russia space cooperation, a success story of the Cold War, could be under threat if a new agreement can't be reached. -- Fred Weir

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Beyond Lincoln, the cheesy 'horseshoe' sandwich is Springfield's pride and joy -- More than 30 restaurants in the capital city of Illinois serve the "horseshoe" sandwich, a concoction of meat and fries, slathered in cheese sauce. One eatery serves nearly 1,000 a day. -- Kendra Nordin Beato

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End of temporary status for Haitians in US sets off scramble for options -- Cameron Pugh

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Seeking to double its budget, Space Force readies for next frontier of warfare -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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A rollback of rights, or an imperfect step forward? India amends transgender rights act. -- Aakash Hassan

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In Modi's India, many felt dissent didn't matter. Then came the 'cockroaches.' -- Aakash Hassan

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

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The universal language of a smile -- Melanie Stetson Freeman

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Beyond boredom and over-stimulation -- Tony Lobl

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Ever wonder how God sees you? -- Mark Swinney

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How to dull the lure of sports gambling - Several U.S. states are taking steps to address the rise in gambling addiction. Preventive education could help shift the focus from the 'troubling illusion' of luck to the importance of individual agency – and restore players' and fans' joy in athletic competition. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 3 min

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