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Recipe Categories Books All Books Book Reviews Chapter & Verse Readers' Picks Take Action All Take Action Environment Education Conflict Resolution Disaster Relief and Recovery Human Trafficking Subscribe Subscribe Give a Gift Manage Account Daily News Briefing USA USA Update Castaways spell ‘help’ with palm branches: A Pacific rescue tale Three men were rescued by the US Coast Guard after their three-hour boat ride turned into a three-day ordeal on an uninhabited Pacific island. More USA View All Pope Francis urges compassion toward all in dealing with modern families Opening up the possibility for divorced people to receive communion, Pope Francis urged pastors 'to avoid judgments that do not take into account the complexity of various situations.' First Look Bernie Sanders and Pope Francis: fans of Earth, equality, and each other The presidential hopeful will attend a Vatican City conference on environmental and social issues, thanks to an invitation from Pope Francis. Is Bill Nye right: Could Republicans win Millennials on climate change? Bill Nye the Science Guy says Republicans can kiss the Millennial vote goodbye unless their candidates address climate change. Is he right? In one Colorado prison, convicts save dogs, veterans – and themselves For the women on Unit 1, a dog-training program has brought a second chance. For a vet struggling with PTSD, it has opened a new life. Gridlock in states: why they're mimicking D.C. A polarization of national politics has filtered down to the states. Pennsylvania is an exemplar of fiscal crisis, but the state also hints at the grass-roots pressure for solutions. Decoder Between Bill Clinton and Black Lives Matter, a generational divide (+video) How Bill Clinton and Black Lives Matter protesters view the 1994 crime bill is in part shaped by their different generational experiences. Joe Biden, Lady Gaga tour aims to stop sexual assaults on campus Lady Gaga and Joe Biden have a mutual interest in preventing sexual assault and rape on US college campuses. They are touring together to bring the White House's "It's on Us" initiative. On court diversity, Justice Sonia Sotomayor sounds like Scalia At a talk Friday at Brooklyn Law School, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said the court is disadvantaged by 'having (five) Catholics, three Jews, everyone from an Ivy League school.' Dennis Hastert paid $3.5 million to hush sexual abuse, say prosecutors For the first time prosecutors have confirmed former House speaker Dennis Hastert paid hush-money to conceal sex abuse, according to court documents. As a teacher and coach at a suburban Chicago high school, he allegedly molested five boys. By stepping back from Clinton attacks, Sanders makes a statement Bernie Sanders cooled his attacks on Hillary Clinton, showing the Democratic race hasn't gone 'Trump.' But his decision could also have a deeper importance. Why Bill Clinton’s clash with Black Lives Matter won't affect Hillary’s black vote Despite confrontations with the Black Lives Matter activists, Hillary Clinton still commands a strong support among black voters, including in the upcoming polls. First Look For the Department of Veterans Affairs, scandal isn't over yet The VA is embroiled in renewed allegations that it deliberately mismanaged patients' schedules in at least seven states. As Wyoming goes to caucus, an example in political tolerance One of the voters in Saturday's Wyoming caucus will be Pete Gosar, a prominent Democrat whose brother is US Rep. Paul Gosar (R) of Arizona. How one family agrees to disagree. Follow Stories Like This Get the Monitor stories you care about delivered to your inbox. April 10, 2016 Photos of the weekend Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is watched by former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar as she and Britain's Prince William play a game of cricket with Indian children, who are beneficiaries of NGOs, at the Oval Maidan in Mumbai, Sunday. View Gallery blogs USA Update Castaways spell ‘help’ with palm branches: A Pacific rescue tale Decoder Between Bill Clinton and Black Lives Matter, a generational divide (+video) Politics Voices Politics' newest $40 word harks back to the 1840s USA Update Castaways spell ‘help’ with palm branches: A Pacific rescue tale Three men were rescued by the US Coast Guard after their three-hour boat ride turned into a three-day ordeal on an uninhabited Pacific island. Planned Parenthood sues Indiana over abortion law (+video) A young girl faces down Westboro church over transgender-friendly house San Francisco now offers fully paid parental leave. Can other cities follow? Why NFL won't shun North Carolina in wake of controversial LGBT bill Justice On court diversity, Justice Sonia Sotomayor sounds like Scalia At a talk Friday at Brooklyn Law School, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said the court is disadvantaged by 'having (five) Catholics, three Jews, everyone from an Ivy League school.' Dennis Hastert paid $3.5 million to hush sexual abuse, say prosecutors An Ohio police officer who shot, but didn't kill DEA to reconsider marijuana's federal status First Look No-fly list: vital security measure or state-sanctioned religious profiling? (+video) Society Pope Francis urges compassion toward all in dealing with modern families Opening up the possibility for divorced people to receive communion, Pope Francis urged pastors 'to avoid judgments that do not take into account the complexity of various situations.' First Look Korean War vet's family welcomes remains after 65 years First Look Why NYC is reining in Times Square Spider-Men, 'Desnudas' Gap apologizes: Was their latest ad racially insensitive? First Look One billionaire moves south — and New Jersey's budget falls apart Education Joe Biden, Lady Gaga tour aims to stop sexual assaults on campus Lady Gaga and Joe Biden have a mutual interest in preventing sexual assault and rape on US college campuses. They are touring together to bring the White House's "It's on Us" initiative. Why Duke protesters are refusing to leave that administration building (+video) First Look Common Core tests: Why the 'opt-out' movement isn't losing steam First Look 'Jackie' faces deposition: Where campus rape exposé went wrong First Look N.Y. changed Common Core tests: Will it satisfy the opt-out movement? Politics By stepping back from Clinton attacks, Sanders makes a statement Bernie Sanders cooled his attacks on Hillary Clinton, showing the Democratic race hasn't gone 'Trump.' But his decision could also have a deeper importance. Why Bill Clinton’s clash with Black Lives Matter won't affect Hillary’s black vote As Wyoming goes to caucus, an example in political tolerance First Look Bernie Sanders and Pope Francis: fans of Earth, equality, and each other Is Bill Nye right: Could Republicans win Millennials on climate change? Foreign Policy After Brussels attack, new urgency for nuclear summit (+video) In the aftermath of the bombings, Belgian officials have disclosed a number of discoveries suggesting the Islamic State’s interest in Belgium’s nuclear facilities – and lapses in those facilities’ security measures. Bolster US-Europe efforts against terror? Not so easy. Briefing How US and Europe differ on fighting terror, integrating Muslims Carpet-bomb ISIS? Terrorism calls for longer-term approach Cuba visit: Why foreign speeches are a hallmark of Obama’s presidency Military First Look For the Department of Veterans Affairs, scandal isn't over yet The VA is embroiled in renewed allegations that it deliberately mismanaged patients' schedules in at least seven states. In one Colorado prison, convicts save dogs, veterans – and themselves As support for torture grows, so does consensus that it doesn't work Focus At once-stodgy VFW, a new portrait of America's changing military First Look Top VA officials reprimanded for relocation scheme. But is it enough? Loading... Could you pass a US citizenship test? Find out. About these ads Monitor's Best: Top 5 By stepping back from Clinton attacks, Sanders makes a statement In one Colorado prison, convicts save dogs, veterans – and themselves The two separate worlds of gay rights Between Bill Clinton and Black Lives Matter, a generational divide (+video) What if ISIS were run by women? 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