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Boston Globe - Politics

Appeals court rejects Biden's bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews -- A divided three-judge panel from the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit suspended its decision until Aug. 3 to allow more time for Joe Biden to consider another appeal.

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Iranian official meets mediators in Pakistan as Iran and US keep up a 10th day of attacks -- The visit by Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni comes as Pakistan has intensified diplomatic efforts in recent days to resuscitate the deal.

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GROUND GAME | JAMES PINDELL - What a Troy Jackson vs. Susan Collins Maine Senate race matchup might look like - With nearly 100 days to go, what can we expect from this high-profile Senate contest? What would it even look like? Here are three dynamics to watch.

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Lebanon's president will meet with Trump in Washington to push for Israeli troop withdrawal -- Joseph Aoun's landmark meeting with President Trump comes as Lebanon and Israel continue to hold rare direct talks mediated by Washington.

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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 fundraising data from N.H. candidates

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State & local politics

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BU to pay city of Boston more than $104 million over five years in record deal -- The $105 million 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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RI POLITICS - R.I. judge questions complaint accusing former House speaker Shekarchi of violating 'revolving door' provision - Superior Court Judge Licht plans to issue an opinion before the Judicial Nominating Commission interviews Shekarchi and other applicants for a state Supreme Court vacancy.

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Democratic senators send letter to Homeland Security secretary demanding answers on recent ICE shootings -- "The American people deserve clarity and accountability," the letter said.

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Young progressive candidates are energizing Democrats nationwide. It's giving some Massachusetts liberals serious FOMO. -- The young movement feels so up nationwide, racking up Democratic primary wins from New York to Colorado. But here in Massachusetts's marquee US Senate race, that energy on the left is far more muted.

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US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes

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US strikes Iran again as Trump threatens retribution if more US soldiers are killed. See a recap.

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Trump imposes 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol, and cheese

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US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks

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Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham's Senate seat

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US military says it's carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran

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Alaska wants to seize a pilot's plane over a 6-pack of beer. The Supreme Court will hear his case.

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