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Republicans blocked a Senate bill to fund the government at current levels and suspend the debt ceiling, leaving open the possibilities of a government shutdown early Friday morning and a catastrophic U.S. default that could take place some time in October if Congress fails to act.  A procedural vote on …

The House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill that would authorize payments to those impacted by “Havana Syndrome” — a mysterious illness known to produce neurological symptoms that has affected scores of U.S. officials and personnel in multiple countries. The Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks Act, also …

The next mayor of Boston will make history: For the first time in two centuries, a woman and person of color will be elected to the office.  Michelle Wu, the top vote-getter in Tuesday’s runoff, will face fellow city councilor Annissa Essaibi George in the November 2 mayoral election, CBS …