09/27/2016 6:16 pm ET Thousands of Saudi women are petitioning to end laws requiring that a male guardian grant permission for them to marry, travel, or work, reflecting new momentum for an ongoing movement. 

09/27/2016 8:10 am ET Trump's comment that he has a 'winning temperament' was the most-tweeted moment of the debate, pointing to the debate's main theme.

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09/27/2016 5:26 pm ET Palmer Luckey of Oculus Rift revealed he donated to a pro-Trump group that creates memes attacking Hillary Clinton. The virtual reality community condemned his actions and threatened partnerships with his company.

09/27/2016 4:48 pm ET Cory Greene's experience in prison was integral to him cofounding H.O.L.L.A! in New York. For his work, he was named a 2016 fellow by Echoing Green, a nonprofit that supports social entrepreneurs.

09/27/2016 4:56 pm ET Elon Musk laid out plans Tuesday to send colonists to Mars by 2024 and eventually make the trip 'affordable for everyone who wants to go.' 

09/27/2016 4:20 pm ET Almost a year ago, a 20-year-old Iranian's quest for martyrdom was realized in Syria, in battle with the so-called Islamic State. Today Iran trumpets his sacrifice as proof of passing the ideological torch to a new generation.

09/27/2016 5:43 pm ET US Fish and Wildlife officials say the new rule could streamline the process for listing endangered species. But can it find common ground between public land businesses and conservationists?

09/27/2016 7:00 am ET The 'Pirates' look set to gain one of the largest shares of seats in Iceland's parliament. But why is a nation of conservative fishermen turning to a party of techno-utopian democrats?

09/26/2016 10:51 am ET Most presidential debates don’t swing the race, but on Monday night, Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton could be pivotal – as was the first televised debate in 1960.

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09/26/2016 3:11 pm ET Prosecuting individuals for insulting religion puts Jordan in a tough spot between a largely conservative society demanding justice and the nation's international commitments to human rights.

09/26/2016 12:41 pm ET In this episode, FIXcast host Samantha Laine and Monitor staff Yvonne Zipp discuss education inequality—and the importance of that one person who can change everything.

• EqualEd Reporter's notebook: Why student voices should be heard

09/26/2016 12:37 pm ET With diversity in its public schools on the wane – despite parents saying it matters to them – the French Ministry of Education is weighing measures to counter inequality, including an algorithm to scientifically place students in schools.