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In an 8-1 decision Friday, the Supreme Court set the outer bounds on the constitutional right to bear firearms after decades of expansion.
Also: today’s stories, including how Lebanese children are affected by war, women’s recent gains in sports, and Haitian schools that offer a promise of stability.

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Israel’s tactics in Gaza in response to the Oct. 7 cross-border attack by Hamas militants have pushed civilians there to the brink. Monitor editors continue to talk about what international law says about war’s “collateral damage” and about “the principle of proportionality. Also: today’s stories include the passing of baseball center fielder Willie Mays, President Joe Biden’s push for Black votes as Black church attendance declines, and rugby offering an alternative for youth from Colombian guerrilla groups.

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As President Joe Biden announces a second immigration-related action this month, he faces criticism from a divided nation, a hot topic this election season. Also: today’s stories, including French President’s call for a snap election at the end of the month, athletes speaking out politically during current elections, and how people and organizations are altering their conservation practices amid climate change. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Amid the trials of a long and ugly war, where can people turn for the tranquility and beauty that restores their spirit? Sometimes the solution is right at hand, in parks and private gardens, as the rose lovers of Donetsk, Ukraine, can attest. Also: today’s stories, including the largest Black-centered public art display in the U.S., Germany's new dual citizenship policy, and a Nigerian nonprofit's effort to teach coding to deaf students. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Tesla shareholders voted on Thursday for a record-breaking pay package that could exceed $45 billion for CEO Elon Musk, highlighting a decades-long dilemma: How much should CEOs be paid? Also: today’s stories, including low voter turnout in Iran, India’s new coalition government, and suspicion around urban tree-planting initiatives. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

The Supreme Court’s ruling on an abortion drug today was a narrow, procedural one. But it has big consequences, and shows that it’s hard for the justices to leave abortion questions entirely to states and elected representatives. Also: today’s stories, including former President Trump’s first Capitol visit since Jan. 6, the Taliban’s new pals, and a different kind of Civil War military leader.

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