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Boston Globe - Politics

Trump administration approves weed killer dicamba for two common genetically modified crops -- The agency said dicamba was critical for farmers who would otherwise have their crops threatened by fast growing weeds. To ensure the pesticide is used safely, the agency said it imposed strong protections and limits on its use.

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House Oversight Democrats question Bondi's handling of Epstein files. See a recap from Friday. -- The letter Friday, which asks Bondi to answer how the Justice Department is responding to the release of victim information, is the latest move by Democrats to call attention to the issue.

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Federal vaccine advisers take aim at COVID shots -- Members of the vaccine panel chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are setting their sights on the next targets: mRNA COVID-19 shots, and vaccines offered to pregnant women.

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Trump deletes racist video of Obamas after outcry -- Trump posted a blatantly racist video clip portraying former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.

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Governor Ayotte again vetoes N.H. 'bathroom bill' backed by GOP lawmakers

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Bipartisan lawmakers call for 'clear and unequivocal apology' after Trump removes racist video depicting the Obamas

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Trump says religion is 'hotter than ever' and his agenda is fueling the fire

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Mass. lawmakers seek answers after apparent effort from Trump administration to wind down Cambridge research hub

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Mayor Wu says White Stadium overhaul's cost to taxpayers rising to $135 million -- Wu made the latest announcement Friday at a news conference, where she promised that $135 million would be the final cost.

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Timeline: How the taxpayer cost of White Stadium renovations ballooned from $50 million to $135 million -- Wu has blamed inflation for the astronomical increase in the taxpayer bill for the White Stadium renovations.

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Governor Healey to attend Super Bowl, with Democratic group helping cover costs -- Healey left Massachusetts on Thursday night and will return Monday after attending Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.

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Officials pressed Schumer to help name Penn Station, Dulles for Trump

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Trump's racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it

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Accused militant is taken into custody in the deadly 2012 Benghazi attack, Justice Department says

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UK police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of Epstein probe

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Fear in Minnesota's Somali community deepens, hampering progress on measles vaccination

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