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Boston Globe - Politics
US carries out another round of strikes on Iran after Trump says cease-fire is over -- Speaking on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Turkey, Trump said the strikes are continued retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Live updates - US carries out another round on strikes on Iran. Follow live updates. The announcement came hours after President Trump said that Iranian attacks at ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the cease-fire.2 hours ago
Second person in 4 days is fatally shot in Memphis by federal task force member -- The Memphis Safe Task Force was created last year by President Trump as part of an effort to place National Guard troops in Democratic-run cities he described as crime-ridden.1 hour ago
In a surprise swap, Trump flies back from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the Qatari-gifted jet -- The president offered little clarity on the swap, instead saying he would fly on the legacy aircraft "for old time's sake."2 hours ago
Graham Platner is finished in politics, and he's acting like someone who knows it3 hours ago
Everyone is looking for answers on Mitch McConnell's health, including Kentucky officials7 hours ago
'This is Game of Thrones right now': Platner isn't out yet, but Maine Democrats are moving on18 hours ago
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Judge weighs putting GOP candidates back on primary ballot amid signature fraud allegations -- A Superior Court judge is considering whether to reinstate two Republican candidates to their party's primary ballot this fall on technical grounds, after a state commission ruled last month that hundreds of voter signatures the pair submitted were likely fraudulent.52 minutes ago
Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia treated by EMS after appearing to experience a medical emergency during council meeting -- Mejia was taken out of the chamber on a stretcher after receiving treatment from emergency medical personnel.3 hours ago
'With all due respect': Markey, Moulton trade barbs in heated first debate of Mass. Senate primary -- The hourlong event marked the first head-to-head matchup between the pair after months of back-and-forth over when, where, and how many debates should take place in the state's signature political race.2 hours ago
At 81, she doesn't think she can 'vote for an 80-year-old' for US Senate. She's not alone. -- For many older Massachusetts voters, the age question isn't abstract.7 hours ago
Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5 million after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her1 hour ago
Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems3 hours ago
Trump covets Greenland for its location. Here's why.3 hours ago
US strikes Iran as Trump meets with NATO leaders in Turkey. See how the day unfolded.5 hours ago
Trump looks to rewrite history at the Smithsonian7 hours ago