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Live updates - Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day cease-fire, Trump says. Follow live updates. The truce follows more than a month of war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon.
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Senator Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings -- Kevin Warsh, a former top official at the Fed and a wealthy investor, listed financial assets worth well more than $100 million.56 minutes ago
Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director -- The CDC has been in turmoil since President Trump returned to office more than a year ago, with a succession of mostly temporary leaders.1 hour ago
Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project -- Government lawyers had argued that the project includes critical security features to guard against a range of possible threats, such as drones and ballistic missiles.1 hour ago
RFK Jr. sat for his first congressional hearings this year. Here are some takeaways.1 hour ago
'A lifeline': House approves protected status for Haitians, with Pressley leading the charge2 hours ago
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Congress forced out Swalwell and Gonzales. But now lawmakers are asking, what next?22 hours ago
Mayor Smiley unveils proposed FY2027 Providence budget with lowest spending growth in at least five years - The $635.7 million proposal boasts no property tax increase, but a lack of a budget crunch like the one felt by municipal officials last year does not mean the city finds itself in a cheerier financial context overall.3 hours ago
Wu appoints Rodney Marshall as Boston's first Black fire commissioner -- Rodney Marshall is a 35-year veteran of the Boston Fire Department, and will be its 45th commissioner.6 hours ago
Healey seeks to shield some birth, marriage records from public for 90 years -- Governor Maura Healey is seeking to restrict who has access to Massachusetts birth records, death certificates, and marriage notices.4 hours ago
Markey for Senate, Healey for governor, and ... Pete for president? Here's what the latest Suffolk/Globe poll finds. -- The survey found that 47 percent of likely Democratic primary voters would choose the incumbent, Ed Markey, if the Senate election were held today, compared to 30 percent who said they would pick Seth Moulton.1 day ago
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Israel's Netanyahu says he agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon1 hour ago
House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump1 hour ago
Jesus memes, threats, and a war in Iran: A portrait of Trump under pressure2 hours ago
Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington2 hours ago
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