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Live updates - UAE briefly closes airspace over Iranian attacks. Follow live updates. The sound of explosions could be heard in Dubai as the military worked to intercept the incoming fire.1 hour ago
Israel launches new strikes on Tehran and Lebanon as Iran hits back and fires on Gulf neighbors -- Residents of Dubai and Doha, Qatar, awoke to the sound of explosions as air defenses worked to intercept new waves of incoming Iranian fire.49 minutes ago
Trump's Homeland Security pick Mullin is poised to inherit a department beset by challenges -- Senator Markwayne Mullin has a tough path as he moves toward leading the Department of Homeland Security, with immigration fights, disaster anger, and Iran threats piling up.2 hours ago
A $50 million push hopes to make child care a top issue in the midterm elections -- The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy, created a decade ago, aims to make caregiver issues more salient in elections.2 hours ago
Publicly, Ed Markey is mostly ignoring his primary challenge from Seth Moulton. Privately, it's a different story.20 hours ago
In a rare bipartisan win, Warren-backed housing bill passes the Senate, but faces a murky future4 days ago
'The US initiated this.' Amid airstrikes, these Mass. natives had to find a way out.4 days ago
Late-night hosts roast Hegseth's $93 billion spending spree on fruit basket stands, rib-eye steaks, and ice cream machines5 days ago
Company asks judge to hold N.H. officials in contempt over 'suspended' motor vehicle inspections program -- Gordon-Darby Holdings Inc., which had overseen the state's vehicle inspections for decades, said in a court filing that a judge should impose 'significant escalating fines' until the program is restored.15 hours ago
At annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast, Democrats roast their rivals -- Notably missing from the celebration: Mayor Michelle Wu, who skipped the annual event amid a clash with Collins over long-stalled property tax legislation he has opposed on Beacon Hill.1 day ago
Delayed projects, low morale: Boston's streets department is stalling under Wu, long a transit champion -- Advocates and city staff say the policy change has caused an epic bottleneck, stalling the majority of Boston's transit and street safety projects for the past year.1 day ago
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Trump team applying pressure to media: Tell the war's story the way we see it49 minutes ago
Trump seeks help opening the Strait of Hormuz as Iran war chokes oil shipping. See how the day unfolded.2 hours ago
Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president8 hours ago
Boston judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations2 hours ago
Trump blasts allies after cool response to requests for warships39 minutes ago
Winds, blizzards, and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather2 hours ago
Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president2 hours ago
Last protester in immigration detention after Trump's campus crackdown has been released2 hours ago