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Boston Globe - Politics

Vance heads to Minneapolis and says 'far left' should stop resisting immigration enforcement -- The vice president plans to meet with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis, which has been a focal point for protests since an agent fatally shot Renee Good.

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Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro's move to Boston -- Two lawmakers say it's time to hash out whether Rhode Island should continue promoting one of the company's most iconic characters.

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Denmark says its sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's Greenland about-turn

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Federal officers detain a 5-year-old boy who school official says was used as 'bait' -- Federal agents took the boy from a running car while it was in the family's driveway, making him the fourth student from his Minneapolis suburb to be detained by immigration officers.

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Attorney general announces the arrest of at least 2 activists involved in a Minnesota church protest -- The Justice Department opened an investigation after the group interrupted services by chanting "Justice for Renee Good," referring to the 37-year-old who was killed by an ICE officer.

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The new world order is already here, no matter how much pretending there is in Davos otherwise

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'Beyond chilling,' a federal judge in Rhode Island says threats he received shook his faith in the judicial system

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'This is a war of terror': ICE launches 'Catch of the Day' operation in Maine

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Trump repeatedly confuses Greenland with Iceland in Davos speech, says NATO 'called me daddy'

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YVONNE ABRAHAM -- In the Maine Senate race, only the future of the Republic is at stake -- Toppling US Senator Susan Collins is crucial to Democrats' plan to bring America back from the brink.

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Healey says Mass. will shave $180 million from residents' electric bills in bid to ease rising energy costs - Governor Healey is expected to make the announcement during an annual primetime speech that will also serve as an unofficial campaign table-setter ahead of her reelection bid.

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Immigration officials allow suspect in $100m jewelry heist to self deport, avoiding trial

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Trump's European threats could make it harder for future US leaders to repair ties

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Inflation fears are high for most Americans. But a new poll shows one group is particularly worried.

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US government warns it will take action if Haitian politicians destabilize country

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NYC sues to block Adams-approved police reality show with Dr. Phil

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Army orders military police to get ready for a possible Minneapolis deployment, AP source says

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