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Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone -- A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals is requiring that the abortion pill be distributed only in-person at clinics.13 hours ago
Live updates - Pentagon says US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months. Here's how today unfolded. A Pentagon spokesman said the "decision follows a thorough review of the Department's force posture in Europe"9 hours ago
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems -- Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection, and SpaceX will provide their resources.10 hours ago
DHS slams federal judge in R.I. over release of suspect, but the feds did not inform the court he was wanted for murder18 hours ago
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspends her campaign for Senate1 day ago
Here's what officials said about Janet Mills dropping out of the race for Maine Senate1 day ago
Platner outlasted Janet Mills. But does the upstart stand a chance against Susan Collins?1 day ago
'This is going to be a potential battle.' Court decision gutting voting rights law could reshape map-making in Massachusetts. -- Experts say the Supreme Court ruling could change future map-making even in deep-blue Massachusetts, where lawmakers have explicitly considered racial diversity in how they've drawn their districts.1 day ago
Massachusetts Senate bill would block ICE from making arrests at schools, daycares, and courthouses -- Democratic leaders in the state Senate on Thursday unveiled a wide-ranging immigration bill they say would serve as a bulwark against the Trump administration's deportation operation.1 day ago
Boston's next fire commissioner lives in Canton, but 'will comply' with city's residency mandate, officials say -- For decades, the city's municipal code has required that city workers live in Boston as a condition of their employment, but the rule is often disregarded or only selectively enforced.1 day ago
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In Maine's Senate race, Democrats and Platner are putting up a fight to party establishment10 hours ago
Trump says he'll place 25 percent tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal13 hours ago
Trump's new pick for surgeon general has both praised and cringed at his administration14 hours ago
Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war15 hours ago
Former Miami Congressman David Rivera is convicted of secretly lobbying for Maduro's Venezuela16 hours ago
Since Congress let Obamacare subsidies expire, millions are dropping coverage17 hours ago
What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war20 hours ago