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Christian Science Monitor - US News

Suddenly, Iowa looks like a swing state again. What's driving the shift. Iowans could elect a Democratic governor for the first time in two decades. National issues, such as the Iran war's impact, and local ones, like herbicides, matter deeply in this tight race. By - Sophie Hills - / 8 min

9 hours ago

US pauses immigrant visa processing, spurring uncertainty, lawyers say -- Sarah Matusek

9 hours ago

Graham's win in South Carolina shows Trump's still got sway -- Linda Feldmann

20 hours ago

Why the WNBA is playing defense over clashes about gender, race -- Kendra Nordin Beato

20 hours ago

The Explainer -- Congress eyes tighter sanctions on Russia – with wiggle room for Trump

9 hours ago

Politics -- As Iran stalemate drags on, US tries to tighten the economic vise

20 hours ago

Society -- Native Americans, once caricatured, now ponder: Reject Route 66, or use it to connect?

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First Look -- Thousands evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno

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First Look -- US-Canada trade talks collapse, setting off new round of tariffs

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The Explainer -- Military's arrest power at southern border grows. What's behind the change?

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From the Magazine -- From 'bean to bar,' boutique chocolate makers tell a new story

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Society -- Race cars, politics, and sports: 'Freedom 250' roars through DC

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Politics -- Is Washington awash in self-dealing? If Democrats win the House, oversight will rise.

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Politics -- At the Iowa State Fair, pork chops mix with presidential politics. Will that change?

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Politics -- FCC considers cuts to funds for internet access at schools and libraries

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Politics -- Polling in primaries has always been sketchy. This year seems worse.

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From the Magazine - As US small colleges close, towns can struggle. In Vermont, one turned the page. Small, private colleges in the U.S. are closing more often, depriving communities of resources and people. One Vermont town has a solution that could work for others. By - Olivia Fletcher - / 4 min

16 days ago