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Argentina was practically defined by brutal state-led terror from the mid-1970s to early 1980s, but has also modeled the healing work of delivering accountability. Howard LaFranchi investigates the question of whether Argentina’s narrative is now being given added nuance, or if it’s facing an assault on truth. Also in today’s package, we cover an O…
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With Israel a year into its war with Hamas, and recently exchanging fire with Hezbollah, how much sway does the United States really have in the Middle East? Also: today’s stories, including balancing party lines with personal values, evacuating aquarium animals from Florida, and how senior centers are becoming more lively. Join the Monitor's Mark …
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So often, the Middle East seems a textbook lesson in how divisions divide, often violently. The reminders since Oct. 7, 2023, have been stark. Today, all our stories look at the fallout from the past year. They include how Oct. 7 forever changed Israel and Gaza, how history shows a way forward for Israelis and Palestinians, and U.S. interfaith grou…
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With North Carolina still recovering from Hurricane Helene, schools and parents wonder: What’s next for their children’s education? Writer Jackie Valley explores how extreme weather events are affecting today's youth. Also: today’s stories, including each presidential candidate’s economic plans, California’s big step towards reparations, and a look…
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Supreme Court terms always bring the potential for momentous rulings. Today, Henry Gass dives into what cases the Supreme Court are set to tackle once they are back in session. Also in today’s package we cover how likely restraint in the Middle East is to come about, the perils of being a president at prestigious schools, and the rise of women in B…
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After Iran’s barrage of ballistic missile attacks against Israel, the Israeli government is weighing its options on how to respond. But their response — and how Iran reacts — could decide the future of the Middle East. Also: today’s stories, including a look at election integrity for the 2024 presidential election, reflections on the vice president…
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As the war in the Middle East intensifies, we take a look at what this next stage of escalation will bring for the U.S. and the rest of the world. Also: today’s stories, including rescue efforts in North Carolina, port strikes across the United States, and how Japan’s new prime minister is trying to regain the trust of his citizens. Join the Monito…
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Preparing the Daily means making decisions about story order that imply a kind of hierarchy. That was hard today because it’s impossible to apportion empathy, to rank where understanding is needed most. Our stories include how Hurricane Helene prompted a wake-up call, Israel considering invading Lebanon, and how India’s crackdown transformed Kashmi…
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During the Trump and Biden administrations, young women lurched left on abortion, the environment, and guns, in contrast to young men. News events and Generation Z’s reliance on social media drove some of these shifts. Also: today’s stories, including acknowledging the need for subtler ways to allow veterans to grapple with wounds of war, an upsurg…
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Protests usually express opposition. But in Mexico, Whitney Eulich dives into how grief has fueled a social movement that is more powerful than dissent. Today’s package also includes the indictment of Eric Adams, Secret Service lapses in security for presidential candidates, and Georgia’s last-minute election rule changes. Join the Monitor's Clay C…
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