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Christian Science Monitor - US News

Politics - In an effort to tamp down inflation, the Fed raises interest rates - As the Iran war pushes up the price of fuel and food, experts say Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh had little choice but to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. By - Simon Montlake - / 4 min

13 hours ago

Iran war is draining US military resources from Pacific and Asia -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

13 hours ago

From Bernie Sanders to Steve Bannon, diverse AI-safety advocates grow louder -- Caitlin Babcock

13 hours ago

A traffic stop could lead to much more, as ICE deputizes local law enforcement - By - Sarah Matusek - , Alfredo Sosa - / 6 min

13 hours ago

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

13 hours ago

Society -- Buc-ee's gas stops are beloved. But has its beaver become a 'trademark bully'?

14 hours ago

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

23 hours ago

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

1 day ago

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

1 day ago

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

1 day ago

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

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

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

3 days ago

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

5 days ago

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

5 days ago

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

23 hours ago