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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

Long before the Strait of Hormuz closed, this Latin American nation went green -- Constance Malleret

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Democratic socialists take on incumbents in New York primary -- Aaron Short

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Colombia's presidential runoff puts citizen trust – and mistrust – on display -- Manuel Rueda

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US tops Australia 2-0, advances to World Cup knockout round as fan euphoria builds -- Mark Sappenfield

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The universal language of a smile -- Melanie Stetson Freeman

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How one woman's Route 66 story of segregation and hospitality is kept alive today -- Harry Bruinius

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Blockading the Strait of Hormuz creates a problem. Syria offers a solution. Tehran's most potent leverage vis-à-vis the U.S. and global economies has proved to be its ability to clamp down on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The search for overland routes for oil and other goods has led directly to Syria, an old crossroads revived. By - Taylor Luck - / 9 min

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US-Iran ceasefire leaves Israelis feeling sidelined, their war aims unachieved -- Dina Kraft

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Peace deal could buoy world economy, though oil prices are still uncertain -- Laurent Belsie

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A presidential library that's not a library. Obama Center pilots a community model. -- As the Obama Presidential Center opens its doors to the public this week, its vision of transforming a traditional presidential library into a modern community center will be put to the test. -- Richard Mertens

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Spoiled food? As funds rise at ICE, so do detention complaints. -- Sarah Matusek

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A former Kansas mayor wasn't a US citizen, but voted. His supporters say it's not that simple. -- Sarah Matusek

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Congress lets part of spy law lapse. What's next for counterterrorism efforts? -- Caitlin Babcock

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First Look - Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to get negotiations back on track - U.S. Vice President JD Vance and top Iranian officials are trying to build out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week. They are meeting at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne. By - Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, and Jamey Keaten - / 5 min

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Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue and Munir Ahmed

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Erin Cunningham, Jon Gambrell and Aamer Madhani

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Iran and the US agree to reopen Strait of Hormuz, talk further - By - Taylor Luck - / 3 min

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A Manchester constituency votes today. The future of the UK might be at stake. -- To become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham has to win Thursday's by-election in Makerfield. That's not guaranteed. -- Katie Marie Davies

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At G7 summit, Trump seems willing to back Ukraine. Europe isn't banking on it. -- Mark Sappenfield

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If the US stops policing sanctions, can anyone else fill that role? -- Dominique Soguel

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Two-tier policing: What is it and why is it dividing Britain? -- Mark Sappenfield

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'Cambridge Five' spies relied on their pedigrees to evade suspicion

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A star player charts his life on and off the pitch

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'The Book of Birds' illustrates a world of wonder

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From the Magazine - A battlefield volunteer in Ukraine war has a story. She wants Europe to hear it.

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NBA Finals: Knicks, Spurs, and Wemby, a big man unwilling to hide his emotions

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Maggie O'Farrell digs into her ancestral Irish roots in 'Land'

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'Law on Trial': Making a case for moral reflection in law practice

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Holding the powerful to account: Lessons from an LA fire

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Supreme Court's 'history' test finds a marijuana user can own a gun -- A unanimous Supreme Court sided with a marijuana user arrested for gun possession. It's the latest application of the court's "history and tradition" test to gun regulation. -- Patrik Jonsson

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Anthropic and government face off again over AI. But they need each other. -- Caitlin Babcock

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Engaged citizens built America. Today, civics education is coming back. -- Scott Baldauf

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New York blooms in orange and blue fellowship around Knicks - By - Hillary Chura - , Aaron Short - / 5 min

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For Iran, a new ceasefire means big gains. But Trump's war goals fall short. -- A new memorandum of understanding signed by U.S. and Iranian leaders has a chance to finally end the war. But the hard work to secure lasting peace in the Middle East is yet to begin. -- Scott Peterson

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Backyard bird rescue -- Stephanie Cook Broadhurst

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Fantastic film, terrible movie -- Zachary Przystup

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Look, a hummingbird! -- Amy Asherah

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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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Where do we really live? -- Alison J. Hughes

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A true view of Ego brings healing -- Reece Schaberg

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Is equality possible? -- Heidi Salter

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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In Syria, hope continues to bloom - The country has taken important initial steps toward political transformation. But forging lasting unity and stability, especially during tough economic times, requires sustained support for democracy at home – and from abroad. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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The Explainer -- Why the latest farm bill matters, from SNAP benefits to crop insurance

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From the Editors -- A moment to reflect on America's ideals

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From the Editors -- Remembering John Yemma, Monitor editor during critical transition

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From the Magazine -- How a legal theory from the 1980s shapes presidential power today

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From the Editors -- Digging into currents of thought, not just current events

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The Explainer -- They can walk and talk. How soon will humanlike robots be working beside us?

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