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Shaken but resilient, Florida residents move forward together after Ian

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Freedom is his business: How Jared Genser extracts political prisoners

When war came, it was time to go. Stories on the Kupiansk bridge.

Supreme Court: A new term, a new justice, a blockbuster docket

Facing new hardships, Lebanese weigh safety vs. ‘living this life’

‘They teach you’: The art of falconry soars in Italy

First coloring, now Lego. More adults discover their inner child.

Points of Progress

New views: What makes a top US college, and the significance of Timbuktu

Monday, Oct. 3 issue
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Hurricane Ian survivors rescued by volunteers on jet skis and kayaks

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Missile soars over Japan in North Korean weapons test

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Prosecutors say Oath Keepers planned 'armed rebellion' against US

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Will body cams for federal law enforcement restore public trust?

‘Do something small’: One journalist sees solutions for world’s oceans

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Indonesian soccer fans seek justice after deadly stampede

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Russia’s war of the pews in Ukraine

From the Editors

Press freedom, democracy, and Fahad Shah

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Driven to the frontlines by compassion

Solving the mystery of Clayton’s toxic legacy

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Brazil votes for more than a president

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Finding my unbreakable relation to God

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In a Word

Human experience is shared, even if words aren’t

In a Word

Meet the ‘noble cousins’ on the family tree of words

US poet laureate Ada Limón: ‘Things can grow here, and I can grow here.’

‘Spirituals’: Santigold’s latest album rose from pandemic resilience

Movie Review

Caught on film, a precious ‘Three Minutes’ in 1938 Jewish Poland

Book Review

‘Hester’ imagines a backstory to Hawthorne’s ‘The Scarlet Letter’

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Say That Again?: A Podcast

Accent is identity

The way we speak is shaped by our families, communities, histories, beliefs, and experiences. This podcast shares stories of people finding pride and dignity in their accents, dialects, and voices. Their journeys bring to life our shared human desire to be understood – and to understand one another.
People Making a Difference: A Podcast

A podcast about people who are, step by step, making a better world

In a world of problems, this eight-episode podcast talks to the problem solvers. These are ordinary individuals worldwide who are stepping up. They offer credible hope, find innovative answers, fuel generosity, and inspire others to uplift their fellow human beings.
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On tour and in bomb shelters, he sings to rouse the spirit of Ukraine

On tour and in bomb shelters, he sings to rouse the spirit of Ukraine

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When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, musician Jurij Fedynskyj spent three months performing in Ukraine’s bomb shelters, refugee centers, and even near the front line.
This day care helps a language survive

This day care helps a language survive

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At Tanan Ch’at’oh, toddlers spend their days immersed in an endangered Alaska Native language. This type of day care space, known as a "language nest," is used by communities around the world to save their languages. In this video, we explore the crucial role of toddlers in language revival.
Monitor Breakfast with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona

Monitor Breakfast with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona

The Christian Science Monitor Breakfast with Liz Shuler

The Christian Science Monitor Breakfast with Liz Shuler

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New AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler discusses the economy and jobs with the Monitor. She also reflects on becoming the first woman to lead the union.