Tom Stemberg, Staples founder, dies at 66

Tom Stemberg, Staples founder, dies at 66

BOSTON – Staples founder Tom Stemberg died Friday after a long battle with cancer. He was 66 years old and lived in the Chestnut Hill section of Brookline.

He had reportedly been diagnosed with cancer in 2013.

Chafee bows out of presidential race, reducing Democratic field
Democratic primary

Chafee bows out of presidential race, reducing Democratic field

NBP Staff

WASHINGTON – Lincoln Chafee ended his Democratic presidential bid Friday after surveys and campaign finance reports showed the former Rhode Island governor failing to gain support either from voters or donors.

"As you know I have been campaigning on a platform of Prosperity Through Peace," Chafee told a Democratic National Committee forum Friday morning, NBC News reported. "But after much thought, I have decided to end my campaign for president today."

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