This mid-July day has been hot - in the high 90s - and though the bite has gone from the sun as evening rolls along, the muggy Mississippi air stil| The Christian Science Monitor
Celebrations in honor of Bolivar's birthday come in the middle of Hugo Chavez's reelection campaign, and include the opening of a personal mausoleum, writes a guest blogger.| The Christian Science Monitor
Since 1973, Israel has cost the United States about $1.6 trillion. If divided by today's population, that is more than $5,700 per person.| The Christian Science Monitor
Smartphones may still be ascendant, but trends suggest some young people may be freeing up time by putting their high-tech phones down.| The Christian Science Monitor
The world’s most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden, was not hiding in a cave along the lawless border with Afghanistan, as many believed. Instead, US forces killed him 75 miles north of Pakistan's capital, Islamabad.| The Christian Science Monitor
National security in Finland is a society-wide effort that goes beyond the military. Under the shadow of Russian aggression, Europe is taking a look.| The Christian Science Monitor
The cuts come after President Donald Trump promised to shut down the Education Department. Critics argue cutbacks are less about improving student outcomes and more about instituting a conservative agenda.| The Christian Science Monitor
Every two years, America’s schoolchildren get a report card on math and reading. The latest results show students falling further behind. But officials say it can’t all be blamed on the pandemic.| The Christian Science Monitor
States are now more involved in tracking student data, but with the extent of a federal role increasingly less clear, the door is opening for talk of reform.| The Christian Science Monitor
Why is Christian Science in our name?| The Christian Science Monitor
While the two leaders have made efforts to emphasize their cooperation, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu offer different visions of Gaza and Iran. Nevertheless, the White House dinner Monday night presented a harmonious tableau.| The Christian Science Monitor