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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

With Swalwell and Gonzales out, is Congress entering a new accountability era? -- Caitlin Babcock

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Neither party may win the redistricting wars. But the House could still lose. -- Story Hinckley

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In Iran war, 'the enemy of my enemy' isn't moving Gulf Arabs closer to Israel -- Taylor Luck

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On a question of morality, the US and Canada are oceans apart. Why? By - Mark Sappenfield - , Sara Miller Llana - , Audrey Thibert - , Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata - / 10 min

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For many Taiwanese, an opposition leader's rare trip to China hit the wrong notes -- Ann Scott Tyson

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Hungary elections: A wake-up call to the resilience of democracy? -- Mark Sappenfield

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Hungary election results echo worldwide after Viktor Orbán ousted -- Mark Sappenfield

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With Artemis II back on Earth, what's next for NASA? -- Henry Gass

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Anthropic's new Mythos AI tool signals a new era for cyber risks and responses - By - Laurent Belsie - , Caitlin Babcock - / 5 min

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US moves to blockade Iran after peace talks break down - US-Iran talks failed over the weekend, with Tehran's nuclear program a key obstacle. President Trump has ordered a Navy blockade to press Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. By - Anna Mulrine Grobe - / 4 min

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'We haven't finished the job.' Israelis question ceasefire – and their leaders. -- Shoshanna Solomon

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Fear, confusion, distrust: In Mideast, hopes are dim ahead of US-Iran talks -- Taylor Luck

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JD Vance heads into the toughest assignment of his career -- As he leads the U.S. delegation in Pakistan to try to reach a peace agreement with Iran, Vice President JD Vance's longtime anti-interventionist stance could help build trust. But Mr. Vance also could end up taking the blame if talks fall apart. -- Simon Montlake

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In Maine, Senate primary puts Democrats' generational tensions on display -- Sophie Hills

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Still eyeing mass deportations, hard-liners push White House to expand targets -- Sarah Matusek

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Almost all US refugees are now from South Africa, as Trump focuses on Afrikaners -- Sarah Matusek

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After weeks of war, Israel and Lebanon head toward peace talks -- Weeks of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah have been devastating for Lebanon, where more than a million people are displaced – and hundreds have been killed. -- Oliver Marsden

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In Lebanon, history gnaws at Israelis: Has force alone brought security? -- Shoshanna Solomon

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'There are no winners': Globe races to defuse Iran conflict -- Taylor Luck

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Saudi Arabia hopes diplomacy works with Iran. It's also preparing for a military response. -- Taylor Luck

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On eve of election, Hungary takes a hard look at Orbán's 'illiberal democracy' -- Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party have held office in Hungary for 16 years. A reform-minded lawyer, backed by young voters, might soon end that. -- Dominique Soguel

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Orbán says Ukraine is mistreating its Hungarian minority. It's not that simple. -- Dominique Soguel

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In Hungary's elections, the war in Ukraine looms large -- Dominique Soguel

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Despite White House rhetoric, Iran campaign reveals US dependency on Europe -- Mark Sappenfield

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Audrey Spillman's musical and spiritual journey led her to peace, and inspiration

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Aliens and UFOs still fascinate. 'Project Hail Mary,' 'Disclosure Day' are proof.

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Dancing offers children refuge in conflict-torn Congo

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Ahead of the Oscars: Our critic's picks for the best acting awards

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Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' isn't just a vampire flick. It's an American story infused with blues.

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Quoting the Bible, more Democrats lean into being Christian

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"High Water" embodies the struggle of historic Black coastal communities

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An enslaved potter left messages for the future, inscribed in clay

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From music to majors: Hip-hop advances in academia -- Ira Porter

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As Artemis II hurtles home, a global space race accelerates -- Henry Gass

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The US and Iran are both claiming victory, but what wins peace? -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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Trump says U.S. will begin Strait of Hormuz blockade - President Donald Trump announced a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving, adding that the U.S. was ready to "finish up" Iran at the "appropriate moment." By - Munir Ahmed - , Sam Metz - , Samy Magdy - , Joshua Boak - / 6 min

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When patience bears fruit -- Robert Klose

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The animals who find us -- Courtenay Rudzinski

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Call your mother? LOL. -- Robert Klose

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A field guide to unplugging: How a frazzled father found a lifeline in birding -- Zachary Przystup

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300,000 miles of memories: The car that carried us over the years -- Cathy Buckenmaier

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Why libraries have a hold on me: A love letter -- Murr Brewster

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Spiritual growth brings justice -- Racine Dews

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Believe the true report -- Madeline Demaree

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Resist 'error of every sort' -- Roberta Brooke

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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Times of forgiveness and redemption - This year's celebrations of Eid, Easter, and Passover underscore enduring values and aspirations that speak to religious adherents – as well as those who may no longer take part in traditional observances. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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The evolution of Lincoln's immigration ideals: A historian assesses his legacy

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Are you there, readers? It's a Judy Blume biography.

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Alice Coltrane drew on gospel music of her youth

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The Explainer -- Trump's warnings for Iran raise the question: What is a war crime?

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Can logging be reshaped by forest regeneration? Suzanne Simard says yes.

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Cover Story -- Trump has shunned solar power. Some of his supporters want to MAGA-fy it.

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The Explainer -- What happened at Epstein's Zorro Ranch? Two investigations aim to find out.

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'Tiny Gardens Everywhere' take root in urban plots

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