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Wednesday, March 04, 2026 5:36 PM ET

Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - US sinks Iranian warship as Iran warns of widespread destruction in the Middle East. Follow live updates. Sri Lankan authorities said 32 people were rescued from the ship, which they said had 180 people on board and sank outside Sri Lanka's territorial waters.

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US military helping Americans leave Middle East as Iran warns of regional destruction -- The war has killed more than 1,000 people in Iran, more than 70 in Lebanon and around a dozen in Israel. Six US troops have been killed.

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Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details -- Communities across the nation have seen a backlash against data centers over fears about rising electricity prices and concerns about pollution and water consumption.

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Senators clash over an Iran war resolution as Congress' first vote on the conflict draws near -- The legislation, known as a war powers resolution, gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.

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Citing wrongful ICE detention of R.I. intern, US Senator Whitehouse tells Noem to stop 'unprofessional nonsense'

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Ayotte: N.H. National Guard has been activated for Iran war

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See results from two closely watched Texas Senate primaries

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Gavin Newsom talks Trump call, meets his doppelganger on 'Kimmel'

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Who are the clergy 'credibly accused' of abuse in the Providence Diocese report? -- Many of the accused clergy, which includes priests and deacon, have since died. They worked in 36 Rhode Island cities and towns.

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RI CRIME - 'They should be ashamed': Clergy abuse survivors say report shows 'complicity' of Providence diocese - "If one wishes to learn the teachings of Jesus Christ, they should read the Bible," Dr. Herbert Brennan said. "If one wishes to understand the Catholic Church, they need only to read this report."

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How Kennedy is trying to revamp medical school

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Hegseth says US 'can't stop everything' that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance

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US soldiers who died in the Iran war remembered for their service and devotion to their families

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Trump endorsement will come soon in the Texas Senate runoff between Paxton and Cornyn

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Governor Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota's fraud fight

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Texas Representatives Christian Menefee and Al Green advance to runoff in Democratic primary for US House

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Cracks appear in Trump's MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war

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