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Christian Science Monitor - US News

Politics - From Bernie Sanders to Steve Bannon, diverse AI-safety advocates grow louder - A broad array of speakers from lawmakers to theologians voiced doubts about unregulated artificial intelligence at a "pro-human" Washington event Tuesday. AI is testing humanity's ability to establish guardrails even as tech advances. By - Caitlin Babcock - / 4 min

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A traffic stop could lead to much more, as ICE deputizes local law enforcement -- Sarah Matusek

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The EPA may soon deploy AI to regulate toxic chemicals. It's not telling the public. -- Aaron Glantz

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Society - Buc-ee's gas stops are beloved. But has its beaver become a 'trademark bully'? By - Patrik Jonsson - / 5 min

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Law & Courts -- Supreme Court blocks Trump effort to restrict mail ballots ahead of midterms

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Politics -- Sobering warning about AI's potential harm focuses Congress' attention

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Politics -- Perceptions of US government corruption are soaring. What can be done?

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Politics -- The secret ballot has been an article of faith in U.S. elections. That's being tested in Georgia.

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The Explainer -- Who runs US elections? Why the Constitution puts states and Congress in charge.

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Politics -- In Dallas, Trump leans into a midterm where 'I'm on the ballot'

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Society -- US on the world stage: Americans' views have diverged in 25 years since 9/11

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Foraging: Beyond reality TV, some see it as an alternative to rising food prices

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From the Magazine -- The 'Clash' that never was: How Sept. 11 attacks still shape global relations

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Society -- Homebuyer help programs, new law aim to untie housing affordability knot

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From the Magazine -- In Texas, a historic Route 66 neighborhood taps its deep roots for a revival

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First Look -- Iran vows response to US strikes, says American facilities are 'exposed'

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One nation reaches for Europe. The other, for Russia. Both use the same tactics. Armenia and Georgia are each rewriting their foreign relations – and squelching domestic opposition. But their trajectories couldn't be further apart. By - Fred Weir - / 5 min

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