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Boston Globe - Politics
Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now, but says FDA must finish review -- A federal judge in Louisiana ruled against the state's attorney general, who asked that FDA rules allowing mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail be paused amid a legal challenge.
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Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar1 minute ago
Live updates - Pakistan urges a two-week cease-fire as Trump threatens to destroy Iranian 'civilization.' Follow live updates. President Trump threatened to blow up every bridge and power plant in Iran if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.56 minutes ago
Trump's threats collide with US military's reality -- Several military officials appeared to struggle to reconcile the military campaign that they said that they were carrying out.56 minutes ago
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, Iraqi officials tell the AP -- The powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah said in a statement earlier in the day that it had decided to free Kittleson, who was abducted on March 31.1 hour ago
Far-right figures call for Trump's removal amid his threats against Iran: 'We are beyond madness'3 hours ago
Why the world never needed a 'TACO' Tuesday more than now4 hours ago
Trump is promising large tax refunds this year. How will a beleaguered IRS handle the pressure?12 hours ago
In repetitive press conference on Iran, Trump displays he doesn't know what to do1 day ago
Healey announces, then cancels social media bill unveiling, citing scheduling change - The governor was set to unveil legislation a day after Massachusetts House lawmakers announced plans to take up a bill that would seek to ban children under 14 from using social media.7 hours ago
Amid fraud concerns, Mass. launching chip-enabled EBT cards this year, Healey says -- A pilot program will begin later this year, the Healey administration said Monday.21 hours ago
Calling it 'a difficult moment,' Wu readying $4.9 billion budget plan with targeted cuts -- Wu's spending recommendation would increase spending by 2 percent over the current year's $4.8 billion budget.1 day ago
A controversial mural depicting a slain Ukrainian refugee is now on a Lebanese restaurant in Providence's Federal Hill -- "I saw a lot of myself, honestly, in Iryna," said the owner of Opa, a restaurant owned by a Lebanese family who have welcomed the mural. Her story "really spoke to us."4 hours ago
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Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz56 minutes ago
On Hungary visit, Vance urges voters to support Orbán days before pivotal election1 hour ago
Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached1 hour ago
Oil prices waver and US stocks fall ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran2 hours ago
Trump has delayed several deadlines for Iran, but Tuesday's nears with his most menacing threat2 hours ago