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With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution -- Taylor Luck3 hours ago
Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea -- Matthew Bell3 hours ago
Guatemala's next chapter: How change in the public prosecutor's office raises hope for democracy -- Yuliana Ramazzini7 hours ago
US government searches for migrant children as deportations mount -- Sarah Matusek1 day ago
These Afghan women in Europe aim to bring change to their home country -- Dominique Soguel2 days ago
Mr. Know-It-All: A comic about AI in schools - By - Jacob Turcotte3 days ago
As river levels fall during drought, Europeans reflect on their connection to waterways - By - Colette Davidson - , Dominique Soguel - / 5 min3 days ago
A rare inside look at the collapse of women's rights under the Taliban -- Mark Sappenfield3 days ago
With Middle East still at war, three regional powers ink a new alliance - The Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani compact is a response to the prolonged Iran war, an Israel perceived as seeking hegemony, and the failure of other diplomatic initiatives. It also anticipates a reduced U.S. regional posture. Does that help the United States? By - Taylor Luck - / 5 min6 days ago
Trump now says he will halt Iran strikes, having reached outline to end war -- Aamer Madhani and Samy Magdy14 days ago
Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings -- Samy Magdy and Aamer Madhani15 days ago
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Democrats' socialist surge hits a roadblock in Wisconsin -- Despite a messy gubernatorial primary in which multiple candidates dropped out, polling front-runner and democratic socialist Francesca Hong was edged out by center-left candidate David Crowley. -- Linda Feldmann4 days ago
Scrutiny of Rep. Max Miller adds to a trend in Congress -- Sophie Hills10 days ago
In Utah canyons, a clash over federal lands – and the future of the West -- Story Hinckley6 days ago
Project 2025: As midterms near, Trump's window for action might be closing -- Victoria Hoffmann11 days ago
Israeli election: As left campaigns, peace with Palestinians seen as a risky proposal - For decades what distinguished the Israeli left were its calls to negotiate with the Palestinians and for two independent states living in peace. But as it campaigns for national elections, the first since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack, the peace process is not on the agenda. By - Shoshanna Solomon - , Dina Kraft - / 6 min3 days ago
First Look - Iran issues list of new demands over Strait of Hormuz - By - Associated Press - / 4 min3 days ago
Syria's new parliament has limited power, but expectations are high -- Taylor Luck13 days ago
How US-Saudi deal could encourage other countries to consider nuclear weapons -- Howard LaFranchi14 days ago
Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war -- Former Soviet states in Central Asia are questioning Russia's war with Ukraine -- Fred Weir3 days ago
In Ukraine, a city waits to rebuild a symbol of resistance -- Howard LaFranchi6 days ago
Cyprus natural gas will help supply Europe by first half of 2028, official says -- Menelaos Hadjicostis4 days ago
In Britain, a comedy candidate plays political spoiler -- Mark Rice-Oxley10 days ago
An Iraqi American director seeds her film 'Pomegranate' with love3 days ago
Raising horses lifts a Black family across generations4 days ago
Caught in the backlash over AI, book publishers face mounting questions5 days ago
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Elephants in your midst: In Boston, an art exhibit tells the story of an Indian herd8 days ago
The 1909 auto race that sealed Americans' love of cars10 days ago
What the new 'Spider-Man' teaches us about starting anew14 days ago
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater's Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers17 days ago
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Democrats put South Carolina first in 2028 primary calendar -- The Democratic party pushed Iowa from the top of its 2028 presidential primary timeline. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin says the changes will ensure candidates are "battle-tested." -- Mike Catalini and Bill Barrow1 day ago
As financial outlook darkens, colleges cut staff, programs ahead of new school year -- Ira Porter4 days ago
Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier -- U.S. troops have been deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for a record 240 days. Adm. Brad Cooper visited the sailors amid reports of deteriorating mental health. -- The Associated Press5 hours ago
Brazilians weigh the benefits of AI facial recognition against the costs -- Constance Malleret4 days ago
A climbing gym in Damascus allows Syrians to scale new heights after a long war -- Adri Salido4 days ago
Internet slowdown and drones in the Strait: Taiwan preps for potential China conflict -- Ann Scott Tyson6 days ago
Rescue at the library -- Murr Brewster10 days ago
Recess for office workers: Why not? -- Danny Heitman17 days ago
Bringing the stars to Earth – and back -- Robert Klose24 days ago
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The power of honesty in AI research - A giant Chinese firm, ByteDance, tells its AI researchers to not imitate American models, but rather rely on patient, long-term work to build the best product. Such rectitude might be a light for AI regulators. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min3 hours ago
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