The fire raced through a four-story brownstone, trapping responders in the basement. Along with the dead firefighters, 13 were injured.
Lt. Edward J. Walsh and Firefighter Michael R. Kennedy were killed in the ferocious blaze, officials said at a news conference.
Residents in nearby streets were kept from their homes as firefighters battled the blaze.
A new congressional report criticizes intelligence agencies for not doing more to connect the dots in the months before the Boston Marathon bombings.
Mayor Walsh is rejecting the commission’s authority to rule against Boston as a “host community” for proposed Everett and Revere casinos.
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Parts of the movie are ridiculous, but the parts that work almost sweep you away in the flood.
Steven Grossman endured intense physical pain during a 90-minute debate Tuesday night, a campaign spokesman said.
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Washington can be fixedThe forces of polarization can be defeated — but it will require bold action and a comprehensive prescription for change.
The Celtics were defeated by the Raptors Wednesday night at TD Garden, falling to 23-48. Jared Sullinger had 26 points in the loss.
The files offer the first official details of the violent confrontation between a FBI agent and Todashev in more than 10 months since the shooting.
At least 24 people are feared dead, and officials said not all may be found because of the difficulty in searching the debris field.
After most women cast their ballots for President Obama in 2012, Republicans have worked overtime to boost their standing among female voters.
United Airline’s $160 million upgrade of Terminal B at Logan airport will consolidate its operations, now split between Terminals A and C.
Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer’s Comedy Central series comes out of a web series they began posting in 2009.
Garnachas and fish tacos are among the items on the menu at Tenoch Mexican, recently opened in the North End by Andres and Alvaro Sandoval.
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The custom justice of ‘problem-solving courts’A new kind of court is reshaping the American legal system — with little oversight.
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