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Boston Globe - Politics

What to know about the latest wave of changes to congressional districts -- This week's major action came in Southern states.

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US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz -- Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he hopes to receive "a serious offer" from Iran later Friday.

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US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2, leaves a survivor -- Southern Command said it "immediately notified the US Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivor."

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Trump announces a 3-day Russia-Ukraine cease-fire. Here's how it unfolded. -- The president announced on social media that the cease-fire would run Saturday through Monday.

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What do New York, Maine, and Indiana have in common? The ruling class was thrown out.

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Maine's Susan Collins reveals she's long been diagnosed with a benign tremor

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Obama weighs in on Colbert for president, current political climate, and aliens on 'The Late Show'

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Barney Frank and Rudy Giuliani will leave very different legacies

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Feds add more charges against Cape Cod state lawmaker accused of stealing from employer to pay campaign expenses -- Federal prosecutors accused state Representative Chris Flanagan of not reporting stolen funds on his personal tax returns over several years.

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RI POLITICS -- Ethics complaint alleges former R.I. speaker is violating 'revolving door' ban by applying for Supreme Court opening -- Michael Yelnosky, former dean of the Roger Williams University School of Law, filed a complaint arguing that the former House speaker should wait a year before seeking a seat on the high court.

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With abortion meds in legal 'no man's land' until Monday, Mass. leaders urge people to continue to seek care - Governor Healey had a simple message Friday amid US Supreme Court ruling on mifepristone: The medication abortion is safe and legal in Massachusetts for now.

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RI POLITICS -- R.I. House elects Blazejewski speaker after Shekarchi steps down to apply to Supreme Court -- House Democrats elected Katherine S. Kazarian, of East Providence, as majority leader, making her the first woman to serve in that role.

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US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April

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Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public

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Suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack seeks recusal of top Justice Dept. officials

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Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win

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Alabama Republicans look to set new US House primaries if courts allow redistricting

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Judge to rule Friday whether Charlie Kirk murder case can be filmed, photographed

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US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

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Trade court strikes down Trump's 10 percent global tariffs issued after Supreme Court loss. See how Thursday unfolded.

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