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Christian Science Monitor - US News

Why US-Iran diplomacy is so out of sync: It's style as well as substance -- Each side in the U.S.-Iran war is internally divided on the way forward, making it hard to negotiate peace. And President Trump's transactional approach doesn't resonate with Iran, which is more strategic. -- Howard LaFranchi

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States have beefed up election security, but Trump is still pushing for federal role -- Scott Baldauf

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Trump's plan for federal worker NDAs puts spotlight on speech, transparency -- Victoria Hoffmann

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Missing McConnell: What to do when a lawmaker's out, but doesn't leave? -- Scott Baldauf

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Politics -- When facing allegations of bad behavior, are there red lines for politicians?

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Politics -- With Graham's death, Trump loses a key ally in Congress

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Society -- What's it like to volunteer at the World Cup? Neon uniforms and no selfies.

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Politics -- Should billionaires pay a wealth tax? California will be a big test.

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First Look -- South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham dies

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First Look -- Mediators try to save crumbling Iran deal as Trump, Khamenei trade threats

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Society -- AI moved in next door. For this Memphis community, life got more complicated.

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Security -- Feared for years, an Iranian attack on US soil has not materialized. Here's why.

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Politics -- Trump focuses on proof of citizenship, but other election changes could affect midterms

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Politics -- Platner's exit opens a new race: Will Maine Democrats pick another progressive?

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Security -- NATO seeks 'healthy partnership,' even as new Iran tensions flare

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The Explainer -- What is the Iran war costing Americans? Here's a breakdown.

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Utah residents react as Trump slashes national monuments -- President Donald Trump signed proclamations this week dramatically slashing the size of Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. -- Story Hinckley

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