Clinton staff urged her to visit more countries

FILE - DECEMBER 30, 2012: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was admitted to the New York-Presbyterian Hospital on Sunday, December 30, 2012 after a blood clot was discovered following her concussion earlier this month. WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 18: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks about energy diplomacy in the 21st century at Georgetown University October 18, 2012 in Washington, DC. ''Today, energy cuts across the entirety of U.S. foreign policy. It is a matter of national security and global stability. It is at the heart of the global economy. It's an issue of democracy and human rights,'' Clinton said. ''It has been a top concern of mine as secretary. And it is sure to be the same for the next secretary of state.'' (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Before Hillary Clinton left office as secretary of state, a top aide suggested she set a goal of visiting 110 countries, according to an e-mail.

Chelsea police officers cleared in fatal Taser incident

Prosecutors say the officers ?acted reasonably and lawfully? during the 2014 encounter with Dominic Graffeo.

Lowell bank to repay borrowers in discrimination settlement

Sage Bank will spend $1.2 million to settle allegations that it charged minority borrowers more for home loans.

Second arrest made in theft from Worcester armory

A Dorchester woman is the second person charged in the theft of firearms from a Worcester armory, officials said.

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With a month left in office, Charles Yancey insists on fulfilling his duties on a City Council oversight committee, even if few attend.

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MBTA employees were ill-equipped to oversee the Green Line extension, said consultants who were hired to assess the project.

White House reaches out to governors on refugees

Federal officials sent a letter to Charlie Baker and other governors offering state-by-state reports on refugee resettlement.

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The prosecution rested after a forensic pathologist testified in the trial of Philip Chism.

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Winter moths make appearance for mating season

The invasive European species has damaged trees from Long Island up the coast into Maine.

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Amazon is giving new details on its Prime Air drone delivery program, but government approval could be years away.

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The perfect record is no longer intact, but Rob Gronkowski?s knee ligaments are.

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Not even Bill Belichick and his staff get off scot-free for the team?s fourth-quarter collapse Sunday night.

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Patriots cut Chris Harper after misplayed punt

The rookie?s mistake appeared to open the door to the Broncos? stunning comeback victory Sunday night.

New York Yankees' Chris Young is congratulated in the dugout after he and Garrett Jones scored on a John Ryan Murphy single in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Young?s ideal role is as a solid fourth outfielder who would be a weapon against lefthanded pitchers.

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After Catherine Fennelly of Quincy lost her son to an overdose this year, she started a boxing group called Let It Out.

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At the Randolph gym, they put on boxing gloves to vent their anger, punch by stinging punch, at how opioids have devastated their families and friends.

Dr. Peter S. Amenta is the new CEO of Joslin Diabetes Center.

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Joslin, a noted diabetes center, faces competition from health care players that offer comprehensive medical services.

Local fans cheered the band Passion Pit when they played the Lawn on D in September.

The Lawn on D will be back

The popular Lawn on D will reopen next spring, but the South Boston park?s financial future remains uncertain.

Pat Constantinos played the pump organ at St. Paul?s for more than 20 years. Constantinos, whose late husband preached at the church, is part of a group that wants to buy the building.

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VTech's products were seen on display at a toy store in Hong Kong.

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Compromised information in the VTech breach includes the names, birthdates and genders of child users.

Ground Game

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The candidates addressed 1,400 people at a fundraising dinner for the state?s Democratic Party.

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?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

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