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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Democrats begin reversing their Platner endorsements. See how the day unfolded. Graham Platner said he is assessing his campaign for US Senate in Maine and a new sexual assault allegation.

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Former officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination -- The former Utah Valley University officer said he witnessed Kirk's shooting as the conservative activist spoke to a crowd of thousands last year.

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Michigan Democrats face a stark choice between a progressive and a moderate -- Perhaps no other Democratic primary in the country this year will have as clear a contrast between the direction voters could choose.

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Amid new allegations, calls grow for Platner to drop his Maine Senate bid

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Trump administration denies disaster declaration for record R.I. blizzard

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What happened with Balogun and why is Trump involved? Here's what to know about the red-card controversy.

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FIFA red card reprieve for US is the latest example of the new world order

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State & local politics

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Mass. House seeks to regulate e-bikes in $425 million economic development bill - The e-bike language is similar to a bill Governor Maura Healey proposed in May to create a tiered system for where and how users of e-bikes, mopeds, and scooters can operate.

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NH POLITICS -- Governor Ayotte's veto stack grows taller than Sununu's ever was with Republican-majority N.H. Legislature -- Governor Kelly Ayotte has now vetoed more legislation than her predecessor ever did in a single two-year term while their fellow Republicans controlled the New Hampshire Legislature.

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Their children are too sick to go to school. These parents are fighting for them to get a better education at home. Multiple families told the Globe they have had to fight to get the five hours a week of instruction required by the Rhode Island Department of Education for homebound special education students.

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A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids

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Mitch McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay

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Trump + FIFA = Corruption squared

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Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce them.

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Trump administration rolls back dozens of gun regulations

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