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Live updates - Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week. Follow live updates. It was the first time that Iran has openly threatened a neighboring country's non-US assets in the war.
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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.22 minutes 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.3 hours ago
Senator Kaine is forcing the war debate from the minority -- Senator Timothy Kaine is at the forefront of Democrats' efforts to push back against President Trump's unilateral military moves.7 hours ago
In a rare bipartisan win, Warren-backed housing bill passes the Senate, but faces a murky future2 days ago
'The US initiated this.' Amid airstrikes, these Mass. natives had to find a way out.1 day 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 yet3 days ago
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.13 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.13 hours 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
The clocks changed last weekend. A top Beacon Hill Democrat wants to stop that from happening again. -- The Senate's top Democrat said Friday she is backing legislation to stop changing the clocks in Massachusetts twice year and embrace a year-round daylight saving time.1 day ago
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US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department22 hours ago
US Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes pound Iran. Here's what happened.3 hours ago
What to know about the Jones Act as Trump considers a waiver during the Iran war8 hours ago
Judge quashes Justice Department subpoena against Fed Chair Jerome Powell in blow to investigation15 hours ago
Airport security workers miss paycheck as shutdown drags on, raising worries of air travel delays21 hours 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
Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms1 day ago