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Boston Globe - Politics
James Solomon is elected Jersey City mayor, turning away ex-NJ governor Jim McGreevey's comeback bid -- The contest advanced to a runoff after no candidate tallied more than 50 percent of the vote in the Nov. 4 general election, when seven people were on the ballot.
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Live updates - Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing 'fog of war.' See how Tuesday unfolded. The military operation has come under scrutiny, with lawmakers citing a published report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order for a second strike that killed survivors on the boat.49 minutes ago
Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee -- A military veteran and former state general services commissioner from Nashville, Van Epps defeated Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn.1 hour ago
Admiral is under scrutiny in Caribbean boat attack by US military -- Admiral Frank Mitchell Bradley, a former SEAL, was in command of an attack on a boat in the Caribbean that the Trump administration said was carrying drugs.2 hours ago
US Department of Justice sues Rhode Island, Vermont, others for refusing to hand over voters' personal data4 hours ago
Democratic lawmakers call on Pete Hegseth to resign over second deadly Venezuela boat strike6 hours ago
Larry Summers banned for life from American Economic Association in wake of Jeffrey Epstein emails9 hours ago
In forgoing a Senate run, Pressley chose stability and the long game7 hours ago
Mayor Michelle Wu's Canada trip cost more than $13,000, records show -- The tally for the three-day trip last month includes flights, hotel stays, airport transportation, and other travel reimbursements for Wu, two aides, two Boston Police officers, and the city's interim parks commissioner.11 minutes ago
N.H. Executive Councilor John Stephen hospitalized after 'cardiac event,' family says -- Stephen suffered "a cardiac event" while exercising Sunday and has been hospitalized in Florida since.12 hours ago
Thousands in New England could become homeless under Trump administration reforms, nonprofit warns -- The National Alliance to End Homelessness projects New Hampshire could lose about $6.5 million in funding for permanent housing as a result of the federal changes. The impact is even worse in Massachusetts.4 hours ago
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Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it49 minutes ago
Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike on alleged drug boat4 hours ago
Supreme Court likely to rule in favor of abortion opponents in challenge to state investigation4 hours ago
Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance from hospital bed4 hours ago
Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance from hospital bed5 hours ago