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The big question on many people’s minds, both in the United States and abroad, concerns what President-elect Donald Trump is actually going to do. Today, Ann Scott Tyson asks just this question. Today's stories also include euphoria over Trump’s win among Israeli settlers hoping to annex the West Bank, temporary protected status for immigrants faci…
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The first election of Donald Trump fueled major protests, including the Women’s March. This time around, the self-dubbed “resistance” movement looks less energized. Also: today’s stories, including the inner lives of animals, recurring power outages in Cuba, and historically Black colleges and universities seeing record increases in enrollment. Joi…
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Poachers, fires, and illegal logging threaten the forest community of Olum, Nigeria. Contributor Saint Ekpali reports today on a remarkable band of women who choose to protect the forest they love. Other stories in our package include the ICC issuing an arrest warrant for Netanyahu amid Gaza food shortages, whether Trump can bypass the Senate to ra…
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Last month, after a lengthy court battle, the United Kingdom handed the Chagos archipelago over to the African island nation of Mauritius, which said the islands had been stolen from it at independence. Today, Lorraine Mallinder dives into the plight of the Chagossians, many of whom were forcibly evicted from the island over five decades ago, and t…
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As each side of the Russia-Ukraine war continues to take steps towards escalation: What does this mean for the future?Also: today’s stories, including Hong Kong’s attempt to censor pro-democracy activists, what high-speed internet can do for rural towns, and how oil harvests in Gaza are a symbol of resilience. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield an…
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One thing jumps out from our first two stories today. The Trump administration is looking like it will take a blowtorch to business as usual in Washington, from health to immigration and beyond. The election gave Donald Trump a mandate to do it. Today’s stories also cover a Myanmar nonprofit cleaning up ‘ghost gear’ that kills sea life and a tiny v…
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As Donald Trump continues to announce plans for his presidency one issue in particular has sparked conversation: Will January 6th felons be pardoned?Also: today’s stories, including barrages in Northern Israel, a surge of women in construction, and a review of John Lewis’ new biography. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's…
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Two weeks ago, the Monitor’s Howard LaFranchi was the rare reporter to get into Pokrovsk, Ukraine, which is facing a tough Russian onslaught. It’s still hanging on. Today’s stories also include Trump’s eye-popping Cabinet picks, worries over a Trump ‘warrior board,’ and how Trump leaves European allies fearing for their future. Join the Monitor's A…
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As American politics shows us, the fight against climate change has its advocates and its detractors. In her story today, Stephanie Hanes reveals the limits to that sentiment. It’s not that people don’t care. It’s that they care about other things more. Also in today’s package, South Dakota Sen. John Thune becomes Senate majority leader, Kemi Baden…
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United States presidents have taken to signing stacks of executive orders on Day 1. Donald Trump has vowed to take rapid actions affecting border security, energy prices, and what he contends is a biased federal bureaucracy. Also: today’s stories, including world leaders preparing for Mr. Trump’s arrival on the global security scene, the world gath…
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