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‘Out of captivity.’ When will Passover’s promise reach Gaza hostages?
Monday evening’s celebrations of Passover in Israel were muted by uncertainty surrounding Israeli hostages imprisoned in...
Less Rose Garden, more travel: Biden energizes his campaign
President Biden has been more visible as of late, traveling to battleground states and emphasizing key...
Only 700 Americans are studying in China. Will the US lose a generation of experts?
Restrictions on U.S.-China travel have put would-be American study-abroad students in a tight spot – and...
Tennessee win for UAW could open road for labor in South
For the first time the UAW has successfully organized a foreign-owned auto plant in the South...
An archipelago was losing its ancient sport. African migrants may save it.
Immigration is sometimes perceived as a threat to tradition. But in Spain’s Canary Islands, it appears...
Lifting a stigma in China
Badly in need of skilled labor, China is boosting vocational training, starting with a novel way...
Congress moves on Ukraine aid. Doubts about US leadership persist.
America will give Ukraine military aid, but the long debate over the issue showed that Washington...
As graduation approaches, colleges struggle to balance free speech and safety
Protests over the Israel-Hamas war are shadowing U.S. colleges’ and universities’ preparations for graduation ceremonies. The...
Iran, plunging into a regional conflict, cracks down on dissent at home
With Israeli bombardments hitting close to home, Iranian clerics and officials have cracked down harder on...
Think red-hot heat’s bad? Just wait until code magenta.
A new warning tool created by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control...
Israeli leaders criticize expected US sanctions against IDF military unit
The decision to impose sanctions on a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israeli military, expected...
Can cities criminalize camping? Here’s what to know about Supreme Court case.
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case, Grants Pass v. Johnson, that asks...
The House passes aid packages for Ukraine and Israel, ending months of wrangling
Congressional leaders pushed aside opposition from hard-right conservatives to complete the $95 billion package of foreign...
Despite dip in election trust, Indians trek miles to cast their ballots
Concerns about the integrity of India’s elections are bubbling up to the surface. But as the...
On Columbine anniversary, a nation divided over guns
A quarter century after the Columbine massacre, Americans continue to square off over the interplay of...
In West Bank, wave of settler violence creating feel of a war zone
With the world focused on Iran and Gaza, Israeli settlers are stepping up attacks against Palestinian...
Holy days during unholy wars
Inside Israel, both religious Muslims and Jews celebrate major religious holidays in ways that may bend...
Maasai women are told to stay home. These rangers fight poachers instead.
In Kenya, an all-woman ranger unit is challenging stereotypes and helping protect both wild animals and...
Hey now, you’re a dead star. Meet Gaia, the Milky Way’s second-largest black hole.
A black hole named Gaia BH3, 33 times greater in size than the sun, was discovered...
Breaking a 92-year barrier, Choctaw artist brings native brilliance to Venice Biennale
A Mississippi Choctaw with Cherokee descent, Jeffrey Gibson is the first Native American to represent the...
Some Black Chicagoans question help for migrants. Others say, it’s our turn to welcome.
Chicago has spent more than $300 million to handle an influx of South American migrants. Some...
Rifts in both parties as Congress weighs aid to Ukraine, Israel
Lawmakers face growing political pressure from their parties over aid to Israel and Ukraine. Some say...
How to stop ‘forever chemicals’ from lasting, well, forever
The EPA recently strengthened regulations on PFAS chemicals in drinking water. A next step, some experts...
In pivotal India elections, a once-radical ideology could propel Modi to a third term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity is driven by a long-standing ideology that seeks to transform India...
The joy in Mexico’s election
Despite persistent violence, voters seek a freedom from fear by embracing two presidential candidates marking a...
Can Israel embrace America’s vision of a ‘new Middle East’?
Israel must decide whether to take its place alongside Washington’s Arab allies in a “new Middle...
Mexico’s water has long grown Texas sugar and oranges. But the tap is running dry.
Mexico is struggling to provide water for Texas farmland due to a severe drought – a...
In the wake of high-profile near misses, senators ask: Is Boeing doing enough?
A Boeing engineer told lawmakers the company has been taking manufacturing shortcuts that led to “putting...
New report on Maui fire details firefighters’ bravery, but also a lack of planning
In 2023, a Maui fire killed 101 people despite heroic actions from firefighters, one of the...
The Monitor’s 10 best new books of April
The 10 best books of April offer adventurous readers everything from a futuristic novel to Doris...
‘We Grown Now’ review: Amid gritty Chicago reality, two friends embrace childhood
For the Monitor’s reviewer, the young boys in “We Grown Now” exude something that is often...
Doris Kearns Goodwin recalls 1960s idealism in ‘An Unfinished Love Story’
Doris Kearns Goodwin had a front row seat to the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. Helping him...
Israel’s retaliation dilemma: Listen to its instincts, or its allies?
A deterrence doctrine is so entrenched in Israel that even moderate leaders will find it hard...
Pay was starting to outpace US inflation. Can it keep up?
Stubborn inflation is not only upsetting investors who await interest rate cuts. It’s also threatening to...
Listening while on the stump
As nearly half of humanity holds elections this year, voters seek to be heard in order...
How Biden and Trump compare on border crossings and immigration
Immigration is a top campaign issue amid questions about the pace of illegal border crossings. Here’s...
No Brit born after 2009 will ever be able to smoke legally, if bill passes
Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hopes to pass a youth smoking ban along in a show...
LA County constantly fights homelessness. How AI helps prevent it.
Millions struggle with housing affordability in Southern California. But Los Angeles County’s experimental tool combines more...
Not everyone is watching the elections in Solomon Islands. Why China will be.
China has been courting influence with countries in the South Pacific – and the Solomon Islands...
Good news around the globe: Pulling up concrete and putting solar on renters’ roofs
Progress roundup: Digging up paved surfaces inspires others to reap the climate benefits. In Australia, landlords...
‘Stay gold, Ponyboy’ ... set to music? ‘The Outsiders’ comes to Broadway.
“The Outsiders” offers a timely – and tuneful – reminder that differences that seem so intractable...
Large, long, and expensive: What to know about India’s big election
Indians head to the polls this week for a 44-day general election that is set to...
In words and deeds, US seeks Israeli restraint after Iran’s attack
With a muscular and collaborative defensive effort to help deflect Iran’s missile barrage, the Biden administration...
Why many in Iran root for Israel
This past weekend, when Iran attacked Israel directly for the first time, reaction among Iranians was...
Why Trump criminal trial is about more than hush money
The so-called hush money case has been billed as one of the less important lawsuits facing...
Should you trust the Monitor? We asked one media watchdog to audit us.
As part of the Monitor’s Rebuilding Trust project, we wondered: Are we trustworthy? So we asked...
As money moves digital, Denver Mint still coins a pretty penny
At Denver’s Mint, the legacy of money and its future are on display. In an era...
Israel lauds its defenses, G7 plots response after Iran’s drone blitz thwarted
Israel says its air defenses thwarted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles Iran...
Tragedy in Sydney after man kills 6 people in mall before being shot by police
Police in Sydney say a man stabbed six people to death at a busy shopping center...
Two states warn that Biden may be kept off their ballots
The Democratic convention won’t nominate Joe Biden until after ballot access deadlines in Ohio and Alabama...
