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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

When it comes to Epstein files, British politicians are finding no place to hide -- Katie Marie Davies

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Democrats press for immigration enforcement reform as DHS shutdown nears -- Caitlin Babcock

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With trust in US wavering, NATO allies meet in Brussels and Munich to forge new ties -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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America at 250: What would Ben Franklin say? Reenactors aim to spark reflection. By - Scott Baldauf - , Melanie Stetson Freeman - / 8 min

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Russia is finding post-START arms control a harder, multipolar project -- Fred Weir

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Trump rescinds EPA's ability to regulate greenhouse gases. What's the impact? -- Victoria Hoffmann

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Is Trump's Teflon fading? Amid slumping polls, the president faces new pushback. -- Linda Feldmann

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The 'Trump effect' may test appeal of Europe's far-right parties. Portugal shows how. -- Ned Temko

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The Explainer - A guide to the Epstein files: Will any new charges result? By - Henry Gass - , Cameron Pugh - , Victoria Hoffmann - / 9 min

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Ski for free? Community-run hills help to offset costs and barriers to the sport. The nonprofit venues offer low- or no-cost opportunities for families to learn and ski together. Some noted Olympians, such as Mikaela Shiffrin, got their start on small slopes. By - Kendra Nordin Beato - , Melanie Stetson Freeman - / 8 min

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Reporter's notebook: Finding the 'team' in snowboard cross -- Story Hinckley

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Chloe Kim took silver in Olympic halfpipe, but she still kind of won -- Story Hinckley

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As tech companies race to build data centers, more communities are pushing back -- Simon Montlake

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Congress ends the shutdown. Now, Democrats eye immigration enforcement reforms. -- Caitlin Babcock

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What's a 'Yinzer'? Our reporters' roundtable with Gov. Josh Shapiro. -- Linda Feldmann

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On anniversary of revolution, has brutality broken Iran's social contract? -- As Iran urges attendance at rallies Wednesday marking the anniversary of the revolution, many citizens could not be further estranged. -- Scott Peterson

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'Day of disruption': Soaring violent crime pushes Israeli Arabs to mobilize -- Shoshanna Solomon

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Gaza's border with Egypt reopens, but returnees face a long ordeal -- Ghada Abdulfattah

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A weakened Iran and a flexing America maneuver in run-up to pivotal talks - By - Scott Peterson - / 6 min

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Epstein fallout in Europe contrasts muted reaction in US -- The release of the Epstein files has ended careers, particularly in Europe. In contrast, only a handful of Epstein associates have lost their jobs in the U.S. -- Jill Lawless

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In southeastern Ukraine's bitter cold, troops try to halt relentless Russian advance -- Dominique Soguel

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US immigration crackdown has Europeans rethinking 'America' By - Colette Davidson - , Audrey Thibert - / 6 min

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To keep Trump out of Greenland, Europe asks itself: 'How far can we really go?' -- Mark Sappenfield

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Difference Maker - This Nigerian educator gave a river a voice. The next generation is listening.

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AI can write songs, plays, and novels. What does that mean for human creativity?

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Clergy look to Bible on immigration enforcement. Interpretations can differ.

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Purrs in paradise: Lanai Cat Sanctuary rescues felines and protects vulnerable birds

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Minneapolis inspires protest songs, from The Boss to Billy Bragg

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In Oscar-nominated 'One Battle After Another,' a message for a troubled America?

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Southeastern Spain has a dry landscape. Sensor technology is bearing fruit.

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In Hawaii, climbing Diamond Head is the height of delight

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These dog lovers get a Golden break from a ruff news cycle -- Thousands of dogs and people convened in Golden, Colorado, recently, to bask in the joy of what's billed as the "world's largest unofficial gathering" of golden retrievers. -- Sarah Matusek

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Phillis Wheatley wrote poetry while enslaved. Now, she graces a postage stamp. -- Ken Makin

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A 'Reagan conservative' explains why he resigned from the federal judiciary -- Henry Gass

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A Ukrainian athlete wanted to honor fallen countrymen. The IOC said no. -- Winter Olympics skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wanted to wear a helmet decorated with images of Ukrainian athletes and civilians killed during the Russian invasion. The IOC said it was a violation of its rules. -- Mark Sappenfield

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Jordan Stolz and the near-impossible task of being the next Eric Heiden -- Mark Sappenfield

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With return of the NHL and rise of women pros, Olympic hockey set to sizzle on ice -- Mark Sappenfield

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Women were on the front lines of Bangladesh's uprising. Why aren't they on the ballot? -- Simon Montlake

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'It's sweet. It's bitter. It's ours.' The chocolate ritual that binds my family. -- Nancy Intrator

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Purpose amid pandemonium: A dad's first year with twin babies -- Zachary Przystup

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Warming up to winter: How I learned to lean into the season -- Samantha Laine Perfas

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Trash night had something to show me. I just had to look up. -- Murr Brewster

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An empty nester's ode to the cycles of laundry – and life -- Danny Heitman

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Full hearts, fresh starts: Five writers share their New Year's traditions -- Monitor Contributors

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Anything is possible, and God gets the glory -- Randal Craft

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Praying with the news -- Carol Dismore

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The Lord's Prayer: A pathway to freedom -- Emilio Castroman

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Africa's bid for mineral mastery - Thousands of global executives and government officials have flocked to a Cape Town mining conference this week. African leaders aim to respond to their interest with a unified approach that upholds the continent's sovereignty and development. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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The Explainer -- What is the SAVE America Act, and how could it change US voting?

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'No-spice' romance novels trade steamy scenes for courtship, love, and respect

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The Explainer -- Prediction markets are booming. Why are their ads banned from the Super Bowl?

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When she married, she declined to join her library with her husband's

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'Before my birth, cotton formed me': A story of family and struggle

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Cover Story -- 2026 Winter Olympics are set to soar. Here are the faces to watch.

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