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Boston Globe - Politics

US and Iran agree to two-week cease-fire as Trump pulls back on threats -- President Trump swerved to de-escalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate to a deal or face attacks on its bridges and power plants meant to destroy Iranian "civilization."

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US and Iran agree to a two-week cease-fire. See how the day unfolded. -- The president announced a deal with Iran shortly before his deadline for Iran to agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the death of a "whole civilization."

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Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene's former House seat in Georgia -- Greene, once among Trump's most ardent supporters, resigned in January after falling out with the president.

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Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority -- This year's Supreme Court election stands in stark contrast to the swing state's previous two, where national spending records were set in battles over majority control.

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Far-right figures call for Trump's removal amid his threats against Iran: 'We are beyond madness'

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Why the world never needed a 'TACO' Tuesday more than now

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Trump is promising large tax refunds this year. How will a beleaguered IRS handle the pressure?

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In repetitive press conference on Iran, Trump displays he doesn't know what to do

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now, but says FDA must finish review

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Trump's threats collide with US military's reality

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, Iraqi officials tell the AP

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Six takeaways from the story of Trump's decision to go to war with Iran

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Pope says Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization is 'truly unacceptable'

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Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar

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Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz

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On Hungary visit, Vance urges voters to support Orbán days before pivotal election

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