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The editors of The Christian Science Monitor take you beyond the headlines with the ideas driving progress in this 15-minute news briefing. The Monitor Daily Podcast is available each Monday through Friday at 6 pm ET. For more information on the Daily or The Christian Science Monitor, visit csmonitor.com. Send your comments, suggestions or thoughts to podcast@csmonitor.com.

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Monday, December 16, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/12/16

As the barriers to movement into and inside Syria have come down, Syrians are racing to reunite with loved ones and visit their former homes, or what is left of them. It is an emotional time, and the destruction they are finding is often vast. Also: today’s stories, including understanding the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, a spate of unusual drone sightings close to U.S. military installations raising questions about oversight, and uplifting traditions and history in museums in Rio de

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Friday, December 13, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/12/13

The magnitude of the emotions sweeping Damascus cannot be overstated, as our correspondents are witnessing. Unbridled joy is replacing years of terror and unspeakable loss. But the task of restoring order, and faith in a peaceful future, is enormous. Also: today’s stories, including solar panels in space that have the potential to bring power to remote locations or areas hit by natural disaster, Florida voters join states preserving rights of hunters and anglers, and a Washington writer on the

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Thursday, December 12, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/12/12

Our first story: After the fall of the Assad regime, Israel moved quickly to seize border positions and smash Syrian military equipment. But can it translate its strategic advantage into diplomatic achievements? Today’s stories also include why there’s a housing crisis in the United States and what can be done to solve it, a personal essay by Ali Martin about the Malibu wildfire bringing her community together, and how Nigerian women in arranged "money marriages" get a new start. Join the Monitor's

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/12/11

The fall of Syria’s autocratic leader Bashar al-Assad has created challenges and opportunities for both the United States and Russia. Howard LaFranchi and Fred Weir dive into how each country is approaching the new situation. Also in today’s package, preemptive presidential pardons, universities investing in rural students, and African art that liberates. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/12/10

As the UnitedHealth CEO’s killer is apprehended, police tech and citizen awareness is centered as the heroes in this story. Is citizen cooperation coming back to serve justice?Also: today’s stories, including the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Boston’s falling homicide rate, and new species popping up in the Southern Pacific Ocean. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Monday, December 9, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/12/09

After decades of repression, the pace of political change in Syria over the weekend was stunning. But resetting the country’s institutions and reassuring the public will be painstakingly slow. Also: today’s stories, including why birthright citizenship matters and how it could change under Trump, Ghana’s opposition candidate elected president, and a Delhi cop who set up a school. Join the Monitor’s Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more

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Friday, December 6, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/12/06

Issues of personal conduct have shadowed President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees. Will these problems become too polarizing or will they follow in Mr. Trump’s footsteps?Also: today’s stories, including the rebuilding of a beloved cathedral, a changing New England forest, and how political writers anchor their stories. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and JJ Wahlberg for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Thursday, December 5, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/12/05

The Syrian Civil War has reignited, with rebel forces pushing farther into President Bashar al-Assad’s territory. Scott Peterson looks at how Iran can help the Syrian president amidst a host of other regional issues. Also in today’s package, the powerful and intimate nature of radio to handle Malawian taboos, 2024 being both The Year of Elections and the Bonfire of the Incumbents, and a construction company’s next generation modular construction method. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Stephen

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/12/04

When Lenora Chu looked into the rise of the far right in the former East Germany, she found a feeling that no party looks out for “the people at the bottom.” Today’s stories also include old lines blurring with the ‘Trump Bible’ in public schools, martial law in South Korea, and Ukrainian civilians building drones in their homes. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/12/03

The trial of Dominique Pelicot has transfixed people around the world but as it comes to a close the question remains: What is the impact that Gisèle Pelicot will leave?Also: today’s stories, including what President Biden’s pardon says about executive power, how California voters are dealing with political ethics, and a return of Orca whales off Canada’s coast. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Monday, December 2, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/12/02

California is gearing up for a legal battle against Trump 2.0. Francine Kiefer dives into what steps Governor Gavin Newsom is preparing to take. Also in today’s package, why Syria’s civil war has reignited, one of the biggest transgender rights cases in U.S. Supreme Court History, and one writer’s journey towards living a hopeful and sustainable lifestyle. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/11/27

Hezbollah has emerged from its 13-month war with Israel leaderless and weak, no longer the powerful regional force that Iran has depended on. Will Israel seek to take advantage of Tehran’s new vulnerability? Also: today’s stories, including Canadians remembering a different Thanksgiving feast with settlers and Indigenous people, questions around Tulsi Gabbard’s trustworthiness if she’s confirmed as director of national intelligence, and how “History Alice” is getting Gen Z to learn about the past

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/11/26

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. Dominique Soguel dives into the geopolitical implications of such a move. Also in today’s package, Donald Trump’s economic team, floating gardens in Mexico City, and turkey trivia. Join the Monitor's Noelle Swan and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Monday, November 25, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/11/25

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 facing new challenges, and post-Soviet states looking back to Russia. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit

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Friday, November 22, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/11/22

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. Join the Monitor’s Mary Tabor reading for Amelia Newcomb and Clara Germani for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Thursday, November 21, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/11/21

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 ram through controversial nominees, and what’s dividing nations at a UN climate change conference. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Nate Iglehart for

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/11/20

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 their desire to return to the island. Also in today's package, a flurry of diplomacy is not dispelling the notion of post-election Palestinian disarray, a

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/11/19

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 and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Monday, November 18, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/11/18

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 village that makes most of Kyrgyzstan’s yurts. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily

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Friday, November 15, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/11/15

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 news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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