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Hoping to push the US away, Iran's strategy is to go on the offensive -- Scott Peterson

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Xi and Trump strike friendly tone, but make little progress on thorny issues -- Ann Scott Tyson

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Amid scrutiny of Lindsay Clancy juror, some warn of a broader chilling effect -- Cameron Pugh

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For the first time in three years, Gaza's students head back to school -- Ghada Abdulfattah

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Trump is moving fast and breaking things. He could pay in November. -- Linda Feldmann

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'We're going to win,' Netanyahu tells UN summit – and voters back home - By - Ilan Ben Zion - , Dina Kraft - / 3 min

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One city thought it had e-bikes all figured out. Not so fast. -- Patrik Jonsson

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As China and US race ahead on AI, Europe opts for safe and steady -- Mark Sappenfield

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The new West: US allies find ways of coping with Trump administration -- Ned Temko

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Hegseth touts tougher soldiers. His wife is leading a push for more care. A new presidential Military Spouse Commission had its first meeting this week. Many service-member families are eager for more support. By - Anna Mulrine Grobe - / 6 min

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Lashing back at Trump at UN, Iranian leader calls US and Israel the aggressors -- Dina Kraft

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At UN, Trump again threatens Iran, but suggests end of war is near -- Dina Kraft

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As MAGA turns toward 'heritage Americans,' Ramaswamy hopes it doesn't leave him out -- As a gubernatorial candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy wants to talk about tax cuts and data centers. But questions about where his party is headed – and how candidates like him may fit into that future – linger over his Ohio campaign. -- Sophie Hills

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Amid calls for AI rules, who in Congress has the tech savvy to help? -- Caitlin Babcock

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On eve of China summit, Trump raises stakes on AI competition -- Linda Feldmann

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Why Houthi offensive in Yemen has implications for Mideast and global trade -- The Houthis in Yemen have captured strategic parts of the country, disrupting Saudi oil exports, threatening the global energy trade. -- Dominique Soguel

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For some Israelis, criticizing the military's conduct in Gaza is beyond the pale -- Ilan Ben Zion

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Crossing Israel's Arab-Jewish divide, this former police officer joined an Islamist party -- Ilan Ben Zion

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Why Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen are heading toward war -- Dominique Soguel

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Greenland deal: What did the US and Denmark actually agree to? -- The United States, Denmark, and Greenland finally came to terms on a deal that all sides are calling a victory toward their ends. -- Mark Sappenfield

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After a biopic's success, the French ask: Where's our modern de Gaulle? -- Colette Davidson

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As Russia votes, the Kremlin offers the public few options – or incentives -- Fred Weir

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Canada wants the EU to step up as a global power. Does Europe? By - Mark Sappenfield - , Sara Miller Llana - / 5 min

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From the Magazine -- This saxophonist's jazz offers a call and response for Africa

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From the Magazine -- In Canada, a storied travel writer finds a kind of homecoming

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From the Magazine -- A writer chases butterflies, collects life lessons

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Harry Belafonte, a 'radical before it was chic,' sang for justice

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How to maintain 'an informed citizenry' in the age of AI

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'The Small Stuff' urges us to value ordinary delights

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Renoir portraits offer a glimpse into a fleeting world

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'I'm so grateful.' Diners relish high-end food on Pay What You Can day.

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Did college boost your income? A federal test puts pressure on schools. -- Colleges could lose access to federal student loans if their graduates don't make more money than someone without the degree. -- Ira Porter

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Immigrant's shooting in Texas again raises questions over ICE tactics - By - Sarah Matusek - , Henry Gass - / 4 min

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Trump cites military need for arch. He could be putting armed services in a bad spot. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say -- Jesse Bedayn and Christopher Weber

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'I am sorry, I cannot answer that': How China's AI chatbots protect the ruling party - As they gain global market share, Chinese AI models are also part of Beijing's plan to bolster Communist Party rule at home and promote government propaganda worldwide. By - Ann Scott Tyson - , Aaron Glantz - / 5 min

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Why older voters could decide Brazil's presidential election -- Constance Malleret

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Effort to steady ties as Xi and Trump prepare to meet in Washington -- Ann Scott Tyson

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UN faces defining test as its aid funding is cut -- Dina Kraft

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On the 6:09 train, a traditional sound brings reflection -- Ben Corn

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Everyone has a 9/11 story. This is mine, from behind the lens. -- Melanie Stetson Freeman

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A walk in the rain -- Robert Klose

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Joyful collaboration -- Octavia McBride-Ahebee

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Gators invade the suburbs -- Zachary Przystup

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Rescue at the library -- Murr Brewster

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Prayers after protection

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Boundless Love - By - Kit Cornell Kurtz - / 1 min

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The enduring heritage Americans share - Immigration and notions of citizenship are weighty issues. But they don't need to be divisive, as the United States' founding tenets and its centurieslong history of new arrivals and integration have shown. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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From the Editors -- Childhood in wartime

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From the Magazine -- Many voters want generational change. Boomer priorities still rule.

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The Explainer -- The price of diesel keeps rising. Why it's about to hit American consumers.

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From the Magazine -- Somaliland's women shoot high on and off the court

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