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Live updates - Trump says US ready to 'finish up' Iran after impasse in negotiations. Follow live updates. "It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to ceasefire," Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said.

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Democrats see gas prices as a potent political tool. Here's the catch. -- Democrats view swing voters as a key source of their political momentum in the midterms.

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Live updates - Vance says talks with Iran have ended after 21 hours without an agreement. Here's what happened. "But the simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon, and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon," the vice president told reporters.

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Allies yank support for Eric Swalwell's California governor run after sexual assault allegations -- Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell has so far denied calls for him to exit the governor's race following allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him.

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Iranians in Massachusetts welcome US-Iran talks, but are doubtful lasting peace is in reach

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Trump's threats of potential war crimes against Iran are part of a long pattern

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'He went from Mahatma Gandhi to General Zod like that': Kimmel, Colbert react to Trump's Iran comments, cease-fire deal

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YVONNE ABRAHAM - How low can Trump go? Lower, always lower, he proved this week. Would the world's most powerful man make good on his promise to unleash a cataclysm? We waited and wondered.

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Rachael Rollins makes political jabs on social media, claiming double standards for men and women -- Rollins took out papers earlier this week, signaling her intention to run to regain her old job as Suffolk district attorney.

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Vance arrives in Pakistan as US-Iran peace talks set to kick off

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Iranian delegation arrived in Pakistan Friday for talks with the US. Here's what happened.

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US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire

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Officials release design for 250-foot arch in Washington, as Trump seeks another imprint

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Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war

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