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Set in bronze: Dawn Staley statue honors her basketball legacy, and her mission
The newly unveiled statue in Columbia, South Carolina, honoring decorated athlete and coach Dawn Staley represents...
Trump shuffles his Cabinet: Waltz moves to UN, Rubio will do double duty for now
President Trump removed his embattled national security adviser, but kept him in his Cabinet, in his...
At Israeli protests for hostage release, Gaza’s children are in spotlight now, too
During war, empathy can be elusive. But the growing number of children in Gaza who have...
Where all tourists can be good
As more cities rise up against an increasing number of “bad tourists,” places like Copenhagen find...
The peculiar dish that takes me back to childhood? Fried bologna.
For our writer, retro classics like Wonder bread, cold hot dogs, stovetop pudding, and ham sandwiches...
As Washington abdicates leadership role, world seeks new way forward
President Trump has turned his back on Washington’s global leadership role, leaving other countries seeking new...
‘Writing was Jane’s greatest love.’ In ‘Miss Austen,’ a sister looks back.
The four-part series “Miss Austen,” debuting Sunday on PBS, offers viewers a window on Jane Austen’s...
China is a big buyer of US soybeans. These farmers are bracing for tariff impact.
Farmers in Illinois, the top soybean-producing state in the U.S., are trying to sort out how...
Three novels strike at the heart of devastating legacies
A trio of novels translated from Indonesian, Arabic, and French exposes the harmful effects of prejudice...
With ‘Green Islam,’ climate action is a religious duty – and an act of community
Citing the Quran and emphasizing religious duty, Indonesia’s “Green Islam” movement teaches Muslims to be better...
Jordan wants to avoid proxy war. Banning the Muslim Brotherhood just made it harder.
Jordan has heralded itself as a bulwark of peace in the Middle East. But the cost...
A Baltic beacon for freedom in Europe
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are ahead of other European nations in boosting security safeguards. They learned...
In the new Medal of Honor museum, courage lives in every room
What makes someone courageous? The Monitor spoke with Chris Cassidy, one of the leaders of the...
Rebels took eastern Congo’s largest city. Now they must run it.
As it continues to take territory, the Congolese rebel group M23 wants to show it is...
What happens if a judge charges the Trump administration with ‘contempt’?
What do a court’s contempt charges actually mean? If President Donald Trump and his administration are...
Safety, balance, tolerance, and coexistence
Rewilding efforts are often fueled by a desire to right an ecological wrong. But an ecosystem...
US soldiers left Vietnam 50 years ago. How do these nations cooperate now?
As America marks the Vietnam War’s 50th anniversary, both nations continue to seek ways to partner...
Why Europe doesn’t waste a crisis
Each challenge, such as American tariffs or U.S. skimping on security, has tested the mettle of...
Supreme Court case would allow religious charter schools. Why charters object.
The Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that would establish the first religious charter school...
I ran from the law – to run a rural farm in Vermont
The work is grueling, and animals can get ornery. But leaving the law for a farming...
‘We must hold on.’ Ukrainians steel themselves amid Russian barrage.
Last week’s deadly strikes on Kyiv show a shift in Russian strategy: to try to overwhelm...
In US-Iran nuclear talks, a hesitant step out of a high-stakes impasse
Nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran this weekend signal a joint readiness to push for...
Weaponizing water: India threatens Pakistan over tourist deaths in Kashmir
India blames Pakistan for an attack on its tourists and threatens to disrupt Pakistani water supplies....
How integrity drives Sri Lanka’s reforms
A public pursuit of better governance, as well as conditions set by an international lender, helps...
Grafting for chocolate in Peru, and going after invasive species in New Zealand
Progress roundup: Grafting revives cacao trees, reforms in Fiji strengthen democracy, and New Zealand commits to...
Vancouver police rule out terrorism in deadly car attack on Filipino festival
Police said Sunday that the suspect has a history of mental health issues. Eleven people were...
Peace talk pessimism? Trump says he doubts Putin wants to end Ukraine war.
President Donald Trump is expressing skepticism that a peace deal is in reach, only a day...
Disarray at Pentagon puts spotlight on civilian leadership’s crucial role
Many U.S. military officials welcome the idea of strategic reforms. But they worry now about upheaval...
Antisemitism reaches 45-year high in US. It’s ‘the canary in the coal mine.’
Over the past decade, attacks on Jews have jumped almost 900%, a new report finds. A...
Russia and the US seem near a Ukraine peace deal. Kyiv’s role may be moot.
Moscow and Washington seem close to an agreement on a Ukraine peace plan, leaving Russia pleased...
Tariffs are jamming the US-China supply chain. Who that hits first.
U.S. and Chinese tariffs on each other’s goods have stifled trade. The first to suffer are...
Hugs of mercy in a Texas courtroom
After a plea of guilty and his sentencing, a mass shooter receives acts of forgiveness from...
On eve of election, Canada’s Tories try to prove they’re ready to confront Trump
Pierre Poilievre is a long shot to be Canada’s next prime minister. He wants to show...
When government promises are broken, how is trust restored?
What can history tell us about the social contract between the U.S. government and the American...
‘Make America Healthy Again’: A movement rallies around RFK Jr.’s agenda
RFK Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again initiatives are controversial, but tap into a postpandemic skepticism of...
Pope Francis focused on ‘this world.’ He angered some, and inspired many others.
Pope Francis heralded migrant rights, rang alarms over climate change, and served as a bridge toward...
Kenya embraces refugees as partners
A new plan that integrates more than 800,000 refugees sees them as contributors, not burdens, to...
Hate chased a Holocaust survivor off TikTok. His message is still: Seek hope.
In an online world filled with vitriol, Holocaust survivor and grandfather Gidon Lev continues to be...
Trump’s ‘quick fix’ approach to diplomacy slow to yield results
Donald Trump boasted he could get a Ukraine peace deal in a day. The conflicts there...
These migrants took a legal pathway into the US. Now they reinvest in their homeland.
Under a process known as circular migration, workers secure an H-2A visa to come for a...
In postwar Ethiopia, a stand on higher ground
A potential for renewed war in Tigray state was averted after two former foes – the...
What USAID cuts mean for Peru as it battles cartels on coca, gold trade
Peru received $135 million in USAID funding in 2024. Substantial contributions were for areas ranging from...
The European Union has wealth and people. Why isn’t it more competitive?
The European Union is the largest single market in the world, yet it is seeing only...
They wanted to build affordable housing. The town took their land.
A federal case out of Rhode Island could set a precedent in governments’ power over private...
The world looked away from Congo’s rape crisis. She did not.
This year, a rebel army called M23 has captured large sections of eastern Congo, exposing women...
In Spain, migrants reshape the Catholic Church – and the country
As immigrants increasingly fill its pews in Spain, the Catholic Church is advocating more inclusive policies...
The climate legacy of a pope and a patriarch
The death of Pope Francis and an award for the Orthodox church leader bring praise for...
Why Harvard and other colleges are fighting for ‘essential freedom’
The oldest university in the United States is now leading a charge to protect not just...
How to reuse exhaust from jets and store energy in sand
Progress roundup: Dallas airport captures jet exhaust for electricity, Finland innovates with heating methods, plus rights...
Massachusetts loves its small farms. Will that be enough to save them?
To be a small farmer is to embrace uncertainty – even in a state like Massachusetts...
