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Live updates - Trump says Iran is eager to make deal after Tehran dismisses his cease-fire plan. Follow live updates. Trump insisted at a Republican fundraiser Wednesday night that talks were underway with Iran's leaders.

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Iran dismisses US cease-fire plan and issues its own counterproposal. See how the day unfolded. -- Tehran also launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including strikes that hit a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport.

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Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast -- President Trump insisted Wednesday night that Iran still wants to cut a deal.

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Senate Republicans try a new gambit with Trump in bid to end partial shutdown

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Trump's comments on Robert Mueller's death sparked disgust. Here's what he's said when other high-profile figures died.

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'We're on the inside now': Meet the man building a political empire behind RFK Jr.

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Providence considers removing statue of César Chavez and renaming street, after sexual assault allegations

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Boston to curb insurance coverage of GLP-1s, other drugs for city employees - The city announced it reached an agreement with the Public Employee Committee, which represents unionized city employees and retirees, to roll back coverage of GLP-1 medications.

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Executive Council narrowly approves $21.6m plan to streamline N.H. community mental health centers -- The last major component of New Hampshire's overarching plan to invest federal dollars in rural health care improvements is coming before the state's five executive councilors for their discussion and potential approval.

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'Cancer is in the back of every firefighter's mind.' Quincy approves $2.65 million for PFAS-free equipment. -- Exposure to the "forever chemicals" has been linked to serious health risks.

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Supreme Court sides with Internet provider in copyright fight over pirated music

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Prominent climate scientist resigns from NASA, citing Trump's attack on science

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The lines, the prices, the anxiety: Can air travel get any worse?

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Warning signs flash red for Republicans as Iran war drives up gas prices and Florida district flips

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Emily Gregory is Donald Trump's new state representative and a new hope for Democrats in Florida

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Record-high passenger wait times at airports, but no deal yet on the 40th day of the shutdown

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Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran war

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