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Boston Globe - Politics
US lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials -- Vice President JD Vance said more than 12.5 million barrels went through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night as the US lifted its blockade.
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Supreme Court narrows law banning drug users from owning guns -- The Supreme Court on Thursday narrowed a federal gun control measure, siding with a marijuana user who had challenged a provision that had banned drug users from owning or possessing guns.19 minutes ago
Green water and peeling paint: We checked in on DC's troubled Reflecting Pool -- After a multi-million dollar restoration championed by President Trump, the pool on the National Mall continues to have problems.47 minutes ago
Live updates - Iran to invite watchdog inspection of nuclear sites, Trump envoy tells US lawmakers. Follow live updates. Earlier in the day, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba endorsed direct negotiations with the US in his first public response to the deal reached between the two countries.3 hours ago
Tan suits abound at Obama's presidential museum opening. You know the one.2 hours ago
Here are the top cases before the Supreme Court and what they mean for Trump's agenda9 hours ago
A terse new Fed chief delivers no interest rate cuts or guidance on when they might come1 day ago
Top Democrat has new questions for Harvard over school's ties with Epstein22 hours ago
State & local politics16 days ago
Amid Tartan Army takeover, Wu announces Boston and Glasgow, Scotland will be 'sister cities' next year -- Scottish World Cup fans have made a splash in Boston in recent days.2 hours ago
RI POLITICS -- R.I. governor signs three-year ban on charter schools into law -- "The circumstances have changed," said Governor Dan McKee, who built his political career in part by supporting charter schools.2 hours ago
Mass. is famously strict with its drinking laws. But starting Friday, Boston will open outdoor drinking zones during World Cup. On Friday, the city will open designated areas for outdoor alcohol and food consumption to accommodate a crush of visitors descending on the region for the World Cup and other summer festivities.1 hour ago
RI POLITICS -- R.I. lawmakers block governor from opting into Trump school choice program -- The General Assembly passed a bill to strip the governor of his power to decide whether to opt Rhode Island into the program2 hours ago
A strategy for survival as Native Americans navigate 250 years of history19 minutes ago
Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities47 minutes ago
California billionaire tax proposal is slated to qualify for the November ballot2 hours ago
Kenyan McDuffie concedes D.C. mayoral primary to Janeese Lewis George3 hours ago
Oklahoma pastor who was backed by Trump exits GOP House runoff after reports of inappropriate texts5 hours ago
Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it's not a crime for marijuana users to have guns7 hours ago
How Trump decided to sign a deal with Iran at Versailles palace5 hours ago
Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal5 hours ago