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Boston Globe - Politics

Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say -- The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve US firms in developing the program.

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Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor -- Biggs defeated fellow Representative David Schweikert in the primary and will face Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in what is likely to be one of the closest gubernatorial races in November.

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US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government

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Trump says US-Lebanon flights can resume, pledges help for that country after meeting its president

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House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown -- The House has moved to head-off a potential government shutdown before this fall's critical midterm elections.

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Trump signals to Iran that he is willing to escalate -- President Trump threatened on Tuesday to accelerate the war with Iran by returning the conflict to where it began, with a bunker-busting attack on one of the country's nuclear facilities.

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Maine's Senate race has been upended. Here's how a Troy Jackson vs. Susan Collins matchup could look.

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A fifth-generation logger from Allagash is likely to face Susan Collins. But is Troy Jackson ready?

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Troy Jackson dominates Maine Democratic caucuses, emerges as frontrunner to face Susan Collins

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What to know about the latest federal fund-raising data from N.H. candidates

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State & local politics

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Marijuana repeal ballot question to go before voters this November, after last-ditch challenge fails -- The measure, which aims to repeal state laws legalizing, regulating, and taxing recreational cannabis, will be printed as Question 8 on November ballots.

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BU to pay city of Boston more than $104 million over five years in record deal -- The agreement between the city of Boston and Boston University is the largest PILOT agreement in Boston's history, according to the city.

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House Democrats poised to pass bill to make Massachusetts' late-term abortion laws among nation's broadest -- The legislation would leave the decision to end a pregnancy at 24 weeks or later up to "the professional judgement of a physician."

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Boston City Councilor Henry Santana hospitalized for 'persistent and unresolved health issues' -- Henry Santana said he will not attend the council's Wednesday meeting as he undergoes additional testing at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

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Attacks between US and Iran across Mideast overshadow efforts to keep diplomacy alive

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Smithsonian history museum chief rejects White House criticism of its leaders as radical activists

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Appeals court upholds White House adviser Peter Navarro's contempt of Congress convictions

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Trump rejected nearly 6,000 clemency applications amid hope of pardon wave

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In Michigan primary, the scene is set for another progressive versus establishment showdown

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Republicans tee up government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown

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