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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Iran retaliates on Gulf energy sites as stocks sink worldwide. Follow live updates. The attacks added to fears that fighting may knock out production of oil and gas in the Gulf for a long time, which would mean high prices could last a while.
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Jerome Powell, people of the Twin Cities of Minnesota to receive JFK Profile in Courage awards6 hours ago
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Markwayne Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand Paul1 hour ago
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Watch live: Pentagon holding press briefing on Iran war4 hours ago
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