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Christian Science Monitor - US News

Threatening war, predicting peace: Are Trump's comments part of a strategy? As the U.S.-Israel war with Iran has dragged on far longer than President Donald Trump perhaps anticipated, he has alternately predicted an imminent peace deal and threatened punishing attacks. Is this calculated, or a sign he has lost control of the conflict? By - Howard LaFranchi - / 5 min

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Troop rescue near Iran points to rising use of sea drones in combat -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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The hands-off era of AI oversight is ending. What comes next? -- Caitlin Babcock

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The Explainer - The World Cup in 2026 is bigger than before. Is it better? By - Mark Sappenfield - / 4 min

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From the Magazine -- Terrorism-related charges are a new tool to pursue illegal arms flow to Mexico

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The Explainer -- As World Cup nears, controversies over ticket prices, team and fan access still swirl

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Politics -- California is still counting votes from June 2. Is distrust in elections the result?

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Society -- In 1649, religious liberty was new. A Maryland law helped embed it in America's founding.

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Politics -- Will Lindsey Graham face a runoff because of his Iran war support?

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Society -- 'Jump for the USA! Olé!' American superfans welcome the World Cup.

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Politics -- In Trump's second term, financial gain has become a defining feature

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Society -- Farmers, vegetarians mourned the loss of Clover. But the Boston eatery found a lifeline.

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Law & Courts -- Asylum seekers wait at border as US courts renew their hopes

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Politics -- Trump drops anti-weaponization fund after rare Republican pushback

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The Explainer -- Gen Z gets the clue: Crosswords are cool

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Society -- Why don't Americans welcome AI as much as people in other countries?

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A Christian Science Perspective - The preserving angels of God - Angels, God's thoughts, come to our thinking to lift us out of fear and danger, and to assure us of our peace and safety in every circumstance. An article inspired by the Bible lesson for June 8-14 from the Christian Science Quarterly. By - Karen Neff - / 4 min

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