Obama urges smooth political transition in Iraq

President Obama urged the Iraqi prime minister-designate to form a government, despite defiance from the current prime minister.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/08/11/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/08hernandezpic06.jpg Hernandez bought cousin?s silence, prosecutors say

The defense has said Tanya Singleton refused to testify against Aaron Hernandez out of familial love.

Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke in Oakland, Calif., July 23.

Hillary Clinton criticizes Obama foreign policy

Clinton rebuked Obama?s cautious approach to global crises as she weighs a possible presidential bid.

FBI taking over Missouri police shooting of unarmed teen

The FBI will take over the investigation of a suburban St. Louis police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown.

19th century advances paved way for today?s Ebola treatment

Researchers created similar, if cruder, antibody therapies as far back as the 1880s.

Market Basket calls for employees, shoppers to return

The three independent members of the board said they ?are available to resolve this standoff anytime and anywhere.?

The produce and meat aisles may be barren, but there are still plenty of bargains at Market Basket -- and no lines.

Shirley Leung/Globe Staff

Shirley Leung

How to save Market Basket: Go and shop there

Come back, because it?s no longer about taking sides. This is about preserving jobs and rescuing a local business.

James J. Robertson disappeared after getting into a car with two men dressed as constables on New Year?s Day.

Father of missing Avon man recalls last memory of son

The father of a 37-year-old Avon man who is now feared dead says he began to worry when his son didn?t call.

Last season, Loui Eriksson scored just 10 goals and added 27 assists for 37 points.

Loui Eriksson could play an upgraded role for Bruins

Eriksson stands as the most likely candidate to replace Jarome Iginla on the team?s top line entering training camp.

Ideas

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/08/09/BostonGlobe.com/Ideas/Images/happypath_1400.jpg How to find the prettiest walking route

For Boston and beyond, three engineers seek the most beautiful distance between two points.