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Live updates - Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warns major UAE ports to evacuate. Follow live updates. Tehran said the US had used "ports, docks and hideouts" in the UAE to launch strikes on Kharg Island without providing evidence.
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Live updates - Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week. Here's what happened. It was the first time that Iran has openly threatened a neighboring country's non-US assets in the war.12 hours ago
US military names 6 service members killed in crash of refueling tanker in Iraq -- US Central Command has said that the aircraft crashed after an incident involving another plane, which landed safely.14 hours ago
Anti-Muslim rhetoric rises among Republicans with little pushback from GOP leadership -- The derogatory language has been percolating among Republican officials for months, but against the backdrop of the Iran war, the tone sharpened this week.17 hours ago
In a rare bipartisan win, Warren-backed housing bill passes the Senate, but faces a murky future3 days ago
'The US initiated this.' Amid airstrikes, these Mass. natives had to find a way out.2 days ago
Late-night hosts roast Hegseth's $93 billion spending spree on fruit basket stands, rib-eye steaks, and ice cream machines3 days ago
Trump may have entered his most dangerous phase yet4 days ago
As pressure mounted on transit plans, Wu imposed a new policy: nearly all streets projects must go through her - Advocates and city staff say the policy change has caused an epic bottleneck, stalling the majority of Boston's transit and street safety projects for the past year.7 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - Trump's war on immigrants is 'absolutely swamping' the courts. It's not making anyone safer. As the court system buckles, it's leaving less time and resources for actual justice.7 hours ago
Lawmakers take a knife to Healey's $400 million bill to help universities -- Governor Healey's DRIVE bill to help the state's research universities is on the move, but lawmakers have cut the amount of money it would provide to those institutions in half.1 day ago
In a rarity, Wu to skip annual St. Patrick's Day roast in South Boston -- Mayor Wu's office cited a scheduling conflict with Sunday's event. Her decision comes amid a public skirmish with its host, state Senator Nick Collins.1 day ago
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Iran strikes back after US bombs an oil-critical Iranian island as Mideast war enters third week12 hours ago
US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department1 day ago
US Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes pound Iran. Here's what happened.17 hours ago
What to know about the Jones Act as Trump considers a waiver during the Iran war22 hours ago
Judge quashes Justice Department subpoena against Fed Chair Jerome Powell in blow to investigation1 day ago
Airport security workers miss paycheck as shutdown drags on, raising worries of air travel delays1 day ago
Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president1 day ago
State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80 percent to $4501 day ago