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Boston Globe - Politics
Trump's NIH chief defends funding cuts in contentious Massachusetts visit - Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said he wants Iowa and Nebraska to have equal opportunities for research funding as Massachusetts.
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Live updates - Federal vaccine advisors say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth. Follow live updates. For decades, the government has advised that all babies be vaccinated against the liver infection right after birth.3 hours ago
Judge orders release of Florida grand jury transcripts from sex trafficking cases of Epstein and Maxwell -- A judge said a recently-passed federal law ordering the release of records related to the cases overrode a federal rule prohibiting the release of matters before a grand jury.26 minutes ago
FIFA gives President Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport -- Trump, who has openly campaigned for the Nobel Peace Price, had been heavily favored to win the newly created FIFA prize.1 hour ago
Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says -- In the wake of the National Guard shooting, the administration already ratcheted up restrictions on the 19 countries included in the initial travel ban.1 hour ago
After everything else this year, why the GOP is drawing the line at a possible war crime8 hours ago
'Must be nice': House Speaker Johnson swore in Republican less than 48 hours after victory, in contrast to Arizona Dem22 hours ago
Senator Jack Reed had concerns about Venezuelan boat strikes. Now, he's helping lead a Senate investigation.1 day ago
US Department of Justice sues Rhode Island, Vermont, other states for refusing to hand over voters' personal data1 day ago
RI POLITICS -- City auditor accuses Providence council staffer of using taxpayer funds on politics -- Taxpayers will cover the cost for a staffer to attend a Democratic Socialists of America Fund conference in New Orleans this weekend. The city's law office defended the use of the funds.26 minutes ago
'Badly misinformed' vs. 'fear-mongering': Wu, Collins escalate clash over Boston property taxes - One day after Boston Mayor Michelle Wu renewed her legislative push to ease the pain of property tax hikes on Boston homeowners, the debate has already gotten heated.20 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM -- A mentally ill mother did something horrific. The prosecutor insisted she was playing 'the crazy card.' -- Latarsha Sanders had the kind of psychotic break that speaks for itself. Or at least it should.8 hours ago
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Kennedy's vaccine advisory committee delays vote on hepatitis B shots for newborns21 hours ago
Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language by calling people from Somalia 'garbage'1 hour ago
US appeals court rejects Trump administration bid to halt grants for school mental health workers1 hour ago
US raid allegedly killed Syrian undercover agent instead of Islamic State group official2 hours ago
US military strikes another suspected drug boat as investigation into first strike begins. See highlights from Thursday.7 hours ago
Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers20 hours ago
US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins12 hours ago