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Maine Democrats are moving on from Platner. But cracks might linger.

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As Maine Democrats prepare to gather at a hastily scheduled convention in Bangor on Saturday, there’s little suspense around whom the party will tap to replace Graham Platner on the ballot in this must-win Senate race. Former state Senate leader Troy Jackson has garnered so many delegates that his main rivals for the nomination have … Read more

US won’t move troops despite ‘signed’ Iran deal, as doubts linger over Tehran’s next move

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Iran deal could be ‘deadly’ for Israel, former Israeli ambassador argues Former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren discusses the Iran deal, warning its specific details could be “deadly” for Israel’s security. Oren notes the deal fails to address key goals like eliminating Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile system, and state-sponsored terror. He expresses “great concern” that … Read more

What we know about the chemical tank incident in Southern California — and what questions still linger

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What sent a chemical storage tank in Garden Grove, California, to the verge of either leaking or blowing up? And how did authorities avoid the worst-case scenario — a massive vapor explosion that threatened to destroy buildings and expose residents to toxic plumes? Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles … Read more

In 8 weeks, the Iran war has dented the U.S. economy. The damage could linger, economists say.

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In the eight weeks since the Iran war started, the conflict has driven gas prices above $4 a gallon, strained homebuyers and pushed inflation to its highest level in nearly two years. Even if the war ends soon, Americans are likely to feel the financial sting for months, economists say. “I think the damage has already been done, … Read more