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Boston Globe - Politics
Watch live: Pentagon holds press briefing on war in Iran -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and other officials are briefing members of the media on the conflict in the Middle East.
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US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire though some attacks continue -- It was not clear if the sporadic attacks would be enough to scuttle the deal, which Vice President JD Vance called "fragile."9 minutes ago
'He went from Mahatma Gandhi to General Zod like that': Kimmel, Colbert react to Trump's Iran comments, ceasefire deal9 minutes ago
A former Mass. lawmaker was convicted of fraud. He says that doesn't mean he should lose his pension. -- A Democrat who represented Lowell is asking a judge to reverse a decision stripping him of more than $800,000 in retirement payouts.9 minutes ago
US and Iran agree to two-week cease-fire as Trump pulls back on threats9 minutes ago
US and Iran agree to a two-week cease-fire. See how the day unfolded.9 minutes ago
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Massachusetts high court to hear arguments in White Stadium case, critics' bid to block the $325 million project -- The Supreme Judicial Court will weigh whether to uphold a lower-court ruling that the White Stadium project does not violate state park protections.39 minutes ago
Healey announces, then cancels social media bill unveiling, citing scheduling change -- The governor was set to unveil legislation a day after Massachusetts House lawmakers announced plans to take up a bill that would seek to ban children under 14 from using social media.18 hours ago
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