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Boston Globe - Politics

Kenyan McDuffie concedes D.C. mayoral primary to Janeese Lewis George -- Although official certification of the primary race is continuing, McDuffie said in a statement that "it is clear that the voters have chosen a different path."

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Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal

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Live updates - Vance says 60-day negotiating clock on US-Iran deal starts 'today.' Follow live updates. The deal signed by Trump on Wednesday starts a countdown to reach a final deal on Tehran's nuclear program.

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US allows more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says -- In an extraordinary rebuke, Vance also warned US critics in Israel against "attacking the only powerful ally" it has left.

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Here are the top cases before the Supreme Court and what they mean for Trump's agenda

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A terse new Fed chief delivers no interest rate cuts or guidance on when they might come

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Top Democrat has new questions for Harvard over school's ties with Epstein

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Can Democrats take the Senate? Here are the key races to watch.

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State & local politics

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Mass. high court rules proposal to slash income tax can't appear on November ballot - The state's highest court ruled Thursday that a ballot question that would cut the state income tax in Massachusetts cannot proceed to the November ballot, dealing a blow to business groups who had argued the state is too expensive for residents and businesses.

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Seth Moulton says he's moving at least $1m in defense sector investments into blind trust -- US Representative Seth Moulton said Thursday he will place some of his financial assets into a blind trust amid revelations he has at least $1 million invested in companies tied to the defense sector while serving on the House's Armed Services Committee.

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Massachusetts primary care would be overhauled under Senate bill slated for vote Thursday -- The measure would require hospitals, clinicians, and commercial insurers to increase spending on primary care.

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State Senator invokes Noah Kahan in push for ticket pricing overhaul -- A Falmouth lawmaker filed legislation that proposes a cap on ticket resale prices at 110% of their original price.

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How many Americans can afford high-quality health care? New poll finds the number has fallen.

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Obama's presidential library opens today. Take a look inside.

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Springsteen, Bono, and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum

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US-Iran deal takes 'immediate effect' after both sides sign, Pakistan premier says. See how the day unfolded.

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Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans

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