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A retired bishop transforms guns into garden tools to help youths envision peace
The nonprofit Swords to Plowshares Northeast isn’t just raising awareness of gun violence; it is forging...
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From immigration to DEI, here are Trump’s Day 1 executive orders
President Donald Trump signed a historic number of executive orders on Day 1. Here’s what he...
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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a reflection on sons, fathers, and daughters
A moment with his boys reminds our columnist of how Dr. King was passed down to...
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Trump moves from ‘American carnage’ to ‘a horrible betrayal’ in second inaugural
In his return to the White House, Mr. Trump’s political grievances have taken on a personal...
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Gaza ceasefire sets in motion release of 3 Israeli hostages
A ceasefire in the War in Gaza took effect on Sunday as Hamas released the first...
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South Korea’s president is arrested over a martial law declaration
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested Sunday, just days after being apprehended at...
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Chicago prepares for deportation arrests of hundreds after Trump takes office
Immigration officers may target more than 300 people with criminal histories after President-elect Donald Trump takes...
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In Gaza and Israel, ceasefire elicits happiness and delayed grief
Over more than 15 months of war and loss, Israeli and Palestinian emotions have been rubbed...
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Equality on the sidelines
Two historically Black universities turn their football programs into opportunities to promote the excellence that is...
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Biden says Equal Rights Amendment should be considered ratified
President Joe Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment should be considered a ratified addition to the...
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Trump promises a quick end to the war in Ukraine. Russia is not convinced.
Many assume Donald Trump’s policies mirror those of Vladimir Putin. But there is a yawning gulf...
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Driving through Altadena, I found a community gutted but determined to rebuild
Our reporter surveys fire damage in her neighborhood around Altadena and Pasadena and ponders the future...
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On Day 1, how will Trump fulfill his promises?
At the second inauguration of Donald Trump, the Monitor surveys the president’s promises for Day 1.
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What Trump’s return says about this moment in America
With the inauguration of the nation’s 47th president, Americans prepare for the promises and perils of...
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In the warming Sahara, this mosque has a blueprint for cool
A mud-brick structure in Agadez, Niger, could pave the way for coping with climate change.
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Makers of the world’s rarest pasta and soy sauce inspire awe
In “Custodians of Wonder,” Eliot Stein takes readers on a tour from Japan to Peru to...
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‘I Am Nobody’s Slave’ charts a course toward intergenerational healing
In “I Am Nobody’s Slave,” memoirist Lee Hawkins reaches deep into his family history and finds...
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Hearing Afghan women
Shifts in regional diplomacy toward the Taliban in Afghanistan reinforce that stability is only possible through...
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In Israel and Gaza, ceasefire deal’s many uncertainties temper joy
Word of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal was greeted with relief and some celebrations....
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As Trump cases end, what next for presidents and the law?
Two years ago, a former American president faced four criminal trials. Three of them didn’t happen....
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In ‘I’m Still Here,’ a compelling search for justice in 1970s Brazil
“I’m Still Here” is a movie about remembrance – of a family and a nation, our...
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Trump cut the refugee program before. Refugee groups prepare for Round 2.
Refugee groups are preparing for funding cuts and a lowered refugee admissions cap during President-elect Donald...
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Joe Biden served just one term. What will his legacy be?
President Biden is leaving office after a single term that many Americans regard as unsuccessful. But...
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Donald Trump aims dealmaking ambitions at world trouble spots
Donald Trump prides himself on his skills as a dealmaker, but his ambitions to reach agreements...