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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

Football will not be coming home to England, again -- Ned Temko

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States have beefed up election security, but Trump is still pushing for federal role -- Scott Baldauf

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Why Ukrainians have taken to the streets to protest a cabinet shuffle -- Scott Peterson

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Syrians put on brave face after Damascus bombings. But security is a real issue. -- Taylor Luck

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Utah residents react as Trump slashes national monuments -- Story Hinckley

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As China's global star rises, how is Washington planning to adjust? -- Ann Scott Tyson

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Trump's plan for federal worker NDAs puts spotlight on speech, transparency -- Victoria Hoffmann

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Inflation fell in June as Iran war receded. Now, it might roar back. -- Laurent Belsie

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The black-and-white dog that became the face of hope in post-earthquake Venezuela -- Tibisay Zea

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Missing McConnell: What to do when a lawmaker's out, but doesn't leave? -- For almost a month, no one knew why Sen. Mitch McConnell was missing from the U.S. Senate. There's no set way for the Senate – or the states – to respond to such an event. -- Scott Baldauf

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When facing allegations of bad behavior, are there red lines for politicians? -- Sophie Hills

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With Graham's death, Trump loses a key ally in Congress -- Linda Feldmann

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Should billionaires pay a wealth tax? California will be a big test. -- Sophie Hills

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Israeli government vows to defy justices, setting off alarms over the rule of law -- Israel's far-right government is threatening to ignore a Supreme Court ruling. That's a big deal as the country enters campaign season ahead of national elections in the fall. -- Dina Kraft

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Why Erdoğan's Turkey is seeing its stock rise in NATO and the Middle East -- Scott Peterson

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In flare-up over Hormuz, a hint at US-Iran roller coaster to come -- Scott Peterson

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US strikes Iran in response to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire -- Collin Binkley and Jon Gambrell

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Italy's Meloni takes on Trump, not out of spite but savvy -- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once seen as a Trump whisperer extraordinaire, but has distanced herself from the White House recently. -- Mark Sappenfield

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Why is tiny Norway so good at sports? It's more than Erling Haaland. -- Mark Sappenfield

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Still fighting in the courts, Le Pen jumps into 2027 French presidential race -- Colette Davidson

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'The Odyssey': Expansive tale, meet expansive screen

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Epic literature doesn't always make an epic movie. Here are some joyous exceptions.

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Sigrid Nunez's stories surprised even her

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What makes people fall for romance scams?

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'Little House on the Prairie' returns. Will the show's reboot resonate with a new generation?

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Daniel Mason burrows into rural lore in 'Country People'

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A whale hunt that turned into a saga of survival

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The American Revolution in 5 books: Triumph and tragedy

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What's it like to volunteer at the World Cup? Neon uniforms and no selfies. -- This summer's World Cup includes 65,000 volunteers who assist in everything from transporting players to greeting people at the airport. Participants include people from all walks of life, some of whom drive considerable distances to share in the experience. -- Eric Nager

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South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham dies -- SEUNG MIN KIM

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Mediators try to save crumbling Iran deal as Trump, Khamenei trade threats -- JON GAMBRELL, MICHELLE L. PRICE and WILL WEISSERT

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AI moved in next door. For this Memphis community, life got more complicated. -- Patrik Jonsson

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The French transformed Africa. Now, Africa is transforming their language. Most of the world's French speakers are now African. Their growing linguistic influence is touching off debates about whom the language belongs to. By - Colette Davidson - , Albain Adé - / 6 min

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Côte d'Ivoire's youth chase employment – despite the odds - By - Colette Davidson - , Albain Adé - / 9 min

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France and Morocco may have been the teams, but their World Cup match was transnational -- Mark Sappenfield

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On global AI governance, China fills a vacuum -- Aaron Glantz

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The power of going nowhere fast -- Lisa Liu Grady

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The path to 'Independency': An intimate portrait - / 4 min

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The universal language of a smile -- Melanie Stetson Freeman

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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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A spiritual shift that changed everything for me -- Amy Richmond

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Divinely maintained by God -- Liesl Ehmke

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A lesson from a rose -- Larissa Snorek

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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Political candidates, character, and conscience - Voters around the world want competence, integrity, and authenticity from their politicians. Current races in the U.S., U.K., and France underscore the privilege and responsibility of balancing these elements. By - the Monitor's Editorial Boaard - / 3 min

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Difference Maker -- This network of Nigerian volunteers puts rubbish on the run

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From the Magazine -- Winter was harsh, but resilient Odesa making summer a season of hope

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From the Editors -- A modern epic where Greece is the word

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The Explainer -- What is the Iran war costing Americans? Here's a breakdown.

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