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White House, Senate GOP reach deal on fiscal cliff

The White House agreed with Senate Republicans on the fiscal cliff, officials said, but it wasn’t clear voting would occur before the midnight deadline.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Clinton has blood clot in head; doctors predict full recovery

Hillary Clinton’s doctors said the blood clot did not result in a stroke, or any neurological damage.

Sumner Tunnel panels removed

Officials said they have removed 26 panels from the tunnel after they were found to be loose and at risk of falling.

Fire in Fenway apartment building displaces dozens

No one was injured in the blaze at 25 Peterborough St., although at least 26 residents were left temporarily homeless.

NASCAR driver Paulie Harraka helped test a sensor (on forearm) from MC10 Inc., of Cambridge, that monitors fluid levels.

New flexible sensors on skin yield crucial data

Cambridge firm MC10 Inc. is developing flexible electronics for a variety of applications, from the medical world to athletics.

First Night festivities in full swing in Boston

Revelers have hit the Hub in force tonight for the city’s annual First Night bash, flocking to the downtown area to sing, cheer, and bid adieu to 2012.

Boston’s Family Fireworks celebration occurred over Boston Common.

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Boston’s Family Fireworks celebration occurred over Boston Common.

Mark Chenevert played saxophone with the Hot Tamale Brass Band.

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Mark Chenevert played saxophone with the Hot Tamale Brass Band.

Fireworks were also scheduled for midnight over Boston Harbor.

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Fireworks were also scheduled for midnight over Boston Harbor.

Onlookers crowded Boylston Street to see the New Year’s parade.

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Onlookers crowded Boylston Street to see the New Year’s parade.

An inflatable dinosaur was seen in Boston.

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An inflatable dinosaur was seen in Boston.

Lee Fields and the Expressions performed at Jordan Hall in Boston.

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Lee Fields and the Expressions performed at Jordan Hall in Boston.

Lucinda Briggs of Wellesley was in Copley Square earlier in the day.

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Lucinda Briggs of Wellesley was in Copley Square earlier in the day.

Revelers in New York’s Times Square took in the festivities.

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Revelers in New York’s Times Square took in the festivities.

Fireworks lit up the sky and Big Ben in London just after midnight there.

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Fireworks lit up the sky and Big Ben in London just after midnight there.

Fireworks exploded over the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.

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Fireworks exploded over the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.

A ferris wheel was ablaze in Dusseldorf, Germany.

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A ferris wheel was ablaze in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Pakistani youths celebrated early on Jan. 1 on a street in Lahore.

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Pakistani youths celebrated early on Jan. 1 on a street in Lahore.

Jimmy Craig (left) and Justin Parker. The duo behind Fatawesome, who have been friends since high school, had a viral hit with the video “Cat-Friend vs. Dog-Friend,” which spurred some national attention.

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Trying to ride viral videos to wider fame

Billerica duo Jimmy Craig and Justin Parker hope to turn their viral video “Cat-Friend vs. Dog-Friend” into a shot at steady comedy careers.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2012/12/13/BostonGlobe.com/Travel/Images/West%20Quoddy%20Head.jpg 10 ways to celebrate New Year’s Day

It’s not too late to make plans to shake up your New Year’s Day routine. If you usually plunk down in front of the flat screen for the Rose Parade and a round of football, 2013 might be the year to try something new.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2012/12/31/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/albums-1395--90x90.jpg Hometown Heroes: the best local albums of 2012

Our critics picked the 10 best local albums of 2012, including Atwell Baker's “Snifter” and David Wax Museum’s “Knock Knock Get Up.”

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NFL’s ‘Black Monday’

Andy Reid lost his final game as Eagles coach 42-7 to the Giants on Sunday.

Andy Reid, Lovie Smith among NFL firings

Reid was among seven head coaches, including Smith (Bears), Ken Whisenhunt (Cardinals), Romeo Crennel (Chiefs), and Chan Gailey (Bills), fired.