Court strikes down overall campaign contribution limits

The Supreme Court has struck down limits in federal law on the overall contributions the biggest individual donors may make.

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The Patriots have football fans scratching their heads over why they are having two top prospects visit Foxborough.

Marathon security will be tighter, but not ‘over the top’

The president of John Hancock Financial Services, which sponsors the event, said runners and spectators won’t feel caged in.

Mullen Boston president Kristen Cavallo shattered the usual path to power.

Shirley Leung

Top of Boston’s ad world a male bastion no longer

Women now run Boston’s four biggest advertising firms, capping a whirlwind 12 months of female dominance.

Yuengling makes return to a thirsty Boston market

The cult beer’s limited availability has fueled a desire for it among fans who can’t easily get their hands around a pint.

Firefighters gather for funeral of Edward Walsh Jr.

Thousands of firefighters from across the nation are in Watertown this morning to honor the fire lieutenant.

Thousands of firefighters lined a Watertown street to honor one of two firefighters killed in last week’s nine-alarm Back Bay blaze.

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Thousands of firefighters lined a Watertown street to honor one of two firefighters killed in last week’s nine-alarm Back Bay blaze.

A funeral Mass for Lieutenant Edward Walsh Jr. is being held at St. Patrick’s Church.

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A funeral Mass for Lieutenant Edward Walsh Jr. is being held at St. Patrick’s Church.

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Firefighters who built the casket platform for Walsh said, "It was an honor. But it was also very sad."

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The firefighters who stood in silence on Main Street have come from across the nation.

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A firefighter carried Walsh’s helmet ahead of his coffin.

Mayor Martin Walsh and Rich Paris, president of Boston Firefighters Local 718, will speak in remembrance.

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Mayor Martin Walsh and Rich Paris, president of Boston Firefighters Local 718, will speak in remembrance.

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The gathered crowd had waited in a hush, venturing only to talk in whispers.

On the first of three days of memorials for the fallen firefighters, mourners waited for hours under a pale blue sky to pay tribute to Walsh.

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Mourners waited for hours under a pale blue sky to honor the fallen firefighter.

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Main Street was shut down to regular traffic and featured a sea of firefighters in full dress to honor Edward Walsh Jr.

Firefighters from across the country were at the wake for Lieutenant Edward J. Walsh Jr. at St. Patrick’s Church.

Kevin Cullen

Delivery from ashes for firefighter’s wife

Kristen Walsh, having just lost the love of her life, Edward Walsh Jr., only wanted one thing: his wedding band back.

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Similarities were strong between Boston Fire Lieutenant Edward Walsh Jr. and his late father.

Opinion

JEFF JACOBY

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Mass. is home to enthusiastic wine drinkers, but they can’t have wine shipped directly to them from out of state.