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WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

In U.S. West, Drought Pits Farms Against Industry

In Arizona, dead fish lie in the dry bed of a reservoir. To the north, a small Utah town could run out of water in months. And in Colorado, a rancher has sold a fifth of her herd as stock ponds stand empty.

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GEOPOLITICS

U.S. Removes Syria from Terrorism Sponsor List

DAMASCUS (Reuters) – The United States removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Monday, lifting what Damascus says was the last major impediment to investing in the country as Washington deepens ties to the new Syrian government.

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RELIGION

How to Keep the Sabbath

People use terms like Sabbath and day of rest in many different ways. Some take a sabbatical from work. Others practice a “tech sabbath” by stepping away from phones and other screens. Still others think of the Sabbath as a day to rest and recharge. And many recognize it as one of the Ten Commandments. Behind these ideas is something most people already recognize: Sometimes we all need to slow down.

So what does the Sabbath mean in the Bible? How does God intend it to be kept?

Modern life rarely stops. Work follows us home. Messages, errands, financial concerns, entertainment, news and unfinished responsibilities compete for nearly every available moment. Even our “time off” can become crowded with shopping, projects and other obligations.

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AMERICAS

What Comes After America 250?

For two and a half centuries, Americans have endured profound disagreements yet remained one nation. Is living with those differences really the best the U.S. can do?

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WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

U.S. Declares Drought Disaster for Parts of Puerto Rico as Dry Conditions Persist

The U.S. government announced a drought disaster for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.S. Caribbean territory, with no relief in sight.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

UN and Red Cross Step Up Call for International Rules on ‘Killer Robot’ Weapons Systems

The UN and the Red Cross have ratcheted up a joint call for countries to adopt bans and restrictions on use of autonomous weapons systems—often known as “killer robots”—warning that “the risks have intensified.”

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POLITICS

How Brexit Broke British Politics

More than a decade after Britain’s vote to leave the EU, its government continues to feel the effects.

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RELIGION

Aliens and the Bible?

Many wonder what recent UFO disclosures mean for religious belief. Here’s how to cut through the confusion.

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ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

A Trade War Between Canada and the U.S. Further Ruptures a Once-Close and Durable Alliance

Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged the break after last-ditch negotiations failed, saying Canada had recognized that “America has changed” and that the countries would “not return to our old relationship.”

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PROPHECY

The Fall Holy Days: Foreshadowing God’s Plan

The world feels like it is spinning out of control. But God’s Holy Days reveal where we are going—and how you fit in.

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GEOPOLITICS

U.S. Unveils ‘Economic D-Day’ of Sanctions to Isolate Iran

The U.S. on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it hopes will “sever every economic lifeline” sustaining Iran.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Building Character in a Crooked World

A new Personal from Editor-in-Chief David C. Pack.

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ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

Americans Rewire Their Grocery Shopping Routines While Digesting the Biggest Price Jump in 50 Years

Buying food to eat at home has gotten 33 percent more expensive since the beginning of 2019, according to government figures.

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ANALYSIS

After Killing Hundreds in Boat Strikes, U.S. Military Expands Campaign on Land in Latin America

The expansion marks a new phase in the Trump administration’s campaign to pressure governments across Latin America to align with its security priorities.

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AMERICAS

As Blackouts Stretch for Days, Life in Cuba Revolves Around Small Bursts of Electricity

In the wake of sometimes dayslong blackouts in Cuba—fueled by the oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration in January—Cubans are planning their lives around the lights turning back on.

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MEDIA

Why Christians Must Watch the News

Everyone can become sick of the news. Here’s why we should keep watching anyway.

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MIDDLE EAST

Afghanistan Marks 5 Years Under the Taliban

Some Kabul residents say they feel safer after decades of conflict and upheaval but stress the leaders should now focus on creating jobs and expanding access to schools in the country where girls above the age of 12 are banned from education.