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Boston Globe - Politics

Vance or Rubio in 2028? For Trump and Republicans, it's a captivating question. -- Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are top names in the early GOP president race for 2028.

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Experts wonder 'Where is the CDC?' as a hantavirus outbreak unfolds on a cruise ship -- The US government's top public health agency has been uncharacteristically missing in action, according to a number of experts.

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President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC -- President Donald Trump is making significant changes to the nation's capital as he focuses on renovations and new projects.

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'SNL': Matt Damon hosts, returns as Brett Kavanaugh, and Noah Kahan performs. Watch all the best moments.

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What do New York, Maine, and Indiana have in common? The ruling class was thrown out.

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Maine's Susan Collins reveals she's long been diagnosed with a benign tremor

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Obama weighs in on Colbert for president, current political climate, and aliens on 'The Late Show'

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Some Massachusetts Democrats are pushing a plan to scrap party primaries. Their own party is revolting against it. -- A ballot question that would eliminate political party primaries for state elections in favor of a single, all-party primary is creating fractures among Massachusetts Democrats, pitting members of the state committee against a handful of prominent figures.

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RI POLITICS -- Ethics complaint alleges former R.I. speaker is violating 'revolving door' ban by applying for Supreme Court opening -- Michael Yelnosky, former dean of the Roger Williams University School of Law, filed a complaint arguing that the former House speaker should wait a year before seeking a seat on the high court.

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ADRIAN WALKER -- Is the GOP nomination for governor already sewn up? History says, not so fast. -- To judge from Mike Minogue's campaign, the GOP nomination for governor is all settled.

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Feds add more charges against Cape Cod state lawmaker accused of stealing from employer to pay campaign expenses - Federal prosecutors accused state Representative Chris Flanagan of not reporting stolen funds on his personal tax returns over several years.

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US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2, leaves a survivor

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Trump announces a 3-day Russia-Ukraine cease-fire. Here's how it unfolded.

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ABC accuses government of violating First Amendment

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Trump administration targets 12 immigrants to revoke citizenship

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US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April

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Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public

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Suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack seeks recusal of top Justice Dept. officials

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Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win

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