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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

As Argentina and Spain prepare to face off, all eyes on the arcs of their superstars -- Mark Sappenfield

22 hours ago

50 years later, a bicentennial class reflects on a divided, yet hopeful, America -- Laurent Belsie

8 hours ago

Pitch-perfect fandom: Stadium sing-alongs score at World Cup -- Patrik Jonsson

8 hours ago

Reverse Brexit? Political winds in Britain are blowing toward Europe. -- Mark Rice-Oxley

21 hours ago

On track to ride Amtrak's Quiet Car -- Eric Green

22 hours ago

DHS denounces victims of immigration enforcement shootings before facts known - By - Sarah Matusek - , Jacob Turcotte - , Donald Keough - / 6 min

1 day ago

Blanche's nomination for attorney general uncertain after hearing -- Caitlin Babcock

1 day ago

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

1 day ago

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

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With ceasefire gone, the question rises: Will Iran war ever end? The U.S.-Iran conflict has moved from a faltering ceasefire into what looks like renewed but limited war – with few signs of a clear end point. The American public shows little appetite for escalating the conflict to press for concessions from Iran. By - Anna Mulrine Grobe - / 5 min

6 hours ago

Why US-Iran diplomacy is so out of sync: It's style as well as substance -- Howard LaFranchi

1 day ago

Did the US-Israeli war against Iran save the Islamic Republic? -- Scott Peterson

11 days ago

States have beefed up election security, but Trump is still pushing for federal role -- President Donald Trump has refused to accept that he lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden, and is again airing disproven claims ahead of the 2026 midterms. -- Scott Baldauf

8 hours ago

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

2 days ago

Missing McConnell: What to do when a lawmaker's out, but doesn't leave? -- Scott Baldauf

3 days ago

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

4 days ago

Syrians put on brave face after Damascus bombings. But security is a real issue. -- Despite bombings in Damascus, including when France's president was in town, Syrians voice confidence in their safety. At the same time, they distrust official information, leaving room for conspiracy theories that reflect the real security issues Syria faces. -- Taylor Luck

21 hours ago

Israeli government vows to defy justices, setting off alarms over the rule of law -- Dina Kraft

7 days ago

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

8 days ago

From 'greatest friend' to 'loser': US-Iran deal sours many Israelis on Trump - By - Shoshanna Solomon - , Dina Kraft - / 6 min

16 days ago

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

2 days ago

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

8 days ago

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

10 days ago

'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?

10 days ago

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

16 days ago

With Graham's death, Trump loses a key ally in Congress -- No one else in Congress had the kind of relationship with President Donald Trump that Senator Graham, who died Saturday, had. Mr. Graham influenced the president's thinking on consequential matters, particularly in the realm of foreign policy. -- Linda Feldmann

2 days ago

What's it like to volunteer at the World Cup? Neon uniforms and no selfies. -- Eric Nager

5 days ago

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

5 days ago

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

3 days ago

As China's global star rises, how is Washington planning to adjust? -- China's soft power is rising as global views of the U.S. turn negative, and the Trump administration might lack the strategic thinking and empowered China hands to compete with Beijing. -- Ann Scott Tyson

22 hours ago

The black-and-white dog that became the face of hope in post-earthquake Venezuela - By - Tibisay Zea - / 5 min

22 hours ago

The French transformed Africa. Now, Africa is transforming their language. -- Colette Davidson -- , -- Albain Adé

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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

21 days ago

The universal language of a smile -- Melanie Stetson Freeman

28 days ago

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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The smudge on the mirror -- Diane Allison

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

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Divinely maintained by God -- Liesl Ehmke

3 days ago

A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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Reforms help Africa's oil giant rebound - With increased production and local ownership, Nigeria is reaping returns from a key natural resource. Consistent reforms that reverse corruption can further cement those gains and boost Nigerians' entrepreneurial spirit and confidence in their country. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

21 hours ago

Political candidates, character, and conscience -- the Monitor's Editorial Boaard

9 days ago

Rebuilding the bedrock for NATO security -- the Monitor's Editorial Board

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Local journalism's unique niche in the US -- the Monitor's Editorial Board

9 days ago

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 Magazine -- Côte d'Ivoire's youth chase employment – despite the odds

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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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