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Christian Science Monitor - US News

As Iran stalemate drags on, US tries to tighten the economic vise - Iran is one of the most heavily sanctioned countries in the world. But the Trump administration hopes it can turn up the pressure even more, threatening nations that do business with Tehran. By - Caitlin Babcock - , Victoria Hoffmann - / 4 min

6 hours ago

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

6 hours ago

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

11 hours ago

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

1 day ago

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

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

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

3 days ago

Education -- Setting students up to succeed? Why Michigan is ditching first-semester grades.

3 days ago

Security -- Cyberattacks on water facilities test US defenses, reveal gaps

3 days ago

Foreign Policy -- As the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling

4 days ago

Politics -- 'Big, beautiful bill' was top GOP achievement. Now it's campaign fodder for Democrats.

4 days ago

Security -- Restocking US missile interceptors will take years. China and Russia are watching.

5 days ago

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

13 days ago