Alexander LaCasse
The Christian Science Monitor
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NBA playoffs: Post-season stars populate All-NBA first team
The usual suspects were named to the All-NBA teams Thursday. But there are some new faces who were picked for the league's select squads. → Read More
US-Cuba negotiations: What are the next steps for normalizing relations?
Representatives from both the US and Cuba met in Washington Thursday, trying to move the process along. → Read More
US-Cuba negotiations: What are the next steps for normalizing relations? (+video)
Representatives from both the US and Cuba met in Washington Thursday, trying to move the process along. → Read More
NBA playoffs: What does it take to be a LeBron stopper?
LeBron James is considered by many to be the most physically dominant player in the NBA. How will the remaining teams in the playoffs bridge the talent gap? → Read More
Forced labor in Qatar: Workers dying as World Cup approaches
As Qatar forges ahead with its construction projects in preparation for hosting the 2022 World Cup, more attention is being paid to poor conditions that migrant laborers work under. → Read More
Patriots withdraw appeal of NFL 'Deflategate' penalty. Why now?
After a lot of back and forth posturing, the New England Patriots have dropped their appeal of their "Deflategate" punishments. Were both sides actually ready to go to court? → Read More
Patriots withdraw appeal of NFL 'Deflategate' penalty. Why now? (+video)
After a lot of back and forth posturing, the New England Patriots have dropped their appeal of their "Deflategate" punishments. Were both sides actually ready to go to court? → Read More
Can GOP keep up with shifting demographics among supporters?
A Politico report highlighted some changes within the base of the Republican Party. Is the party attracting enough new voters to compete in time for 2016? → Read More
What does Obama's Twitter account tell us about him? (+video)
President Obama has joined the Twitterverse. What are we learning about his likes and dislikes? → Read More
What does Obama's Twitter account tell us about him?
President Obama has joined the Twitterverse. What are we learning about his likes and dislikes? → Read More
Could smartphone bans help students achieve more? (+video)
A study from the London School of Economics found that banning smartphones in classrooms can assist in learning. Are kids plugging in too early? → Read More
Could smartphone bans help students achieve more?
A study from the London School of Economics found that banning smartphones in classrooms can assist in learning. Are kids plugging in too early? → Read More
President Morsi sentenced to death: How will the Muslim Brotherhood respond? (+video)
With Egyptian courts handing the ousted president Mohamad Morsi a preliminary death sentence, how will the Muslim Brotherhood respond? → Read More
President Morsi sentenced to death: How will the Muslim Brotherhood respond?
With Egyptian courts handing the ousted president Mohamad Morsi a preliminary death sentence, how will the Muslim Brotherhood respond? → Read More
Will ISIS destroy Palmyra, 'the bride of the desert'?
ISIS has destroyed other ancient cities on their way to establishing their caliphate. Will Palmyra, the ancient oasis city, suffer a similar fate? → Read More
Will ISIS destroy Palmyra, 'the bride of the desert'? (+video)
ISIS has destroyed other ancient cities on their way to establishing their caliphate. Will Palmyra, the ancient oasis city, suffer a similar fate? → Read More
Texas drought eases, but is relief in sight for California?
Recent rain has brought much-needed relief to drought-stricken Texas. Is the relief more than temporary? → Read More
Does Northern England really want to join Scotland?
A petition that garnered thousands of signatures requests that the centuries-old border between England and Scotland be redrawn, which would result in major English cities such as Liverpool and Manchester being put under Scottish governance. How realistic are the chances of this happening? → Read More
Canine compassion: Should military dogs be reunited with their human handlers?
Could an increased effort to match service dogs with their handlers help soldiers returning home? → Read More
Is the US Navy leading the way on maternity leave?
Recognizing the need to keep talented women in the armed services, the secretary of the Navy proposed an extension of paid maternity leave. → Read More