Lt. Edward Walsh Jr. remembered as ‘a born leader’

“He lived more in 43 years than many of us will do in 80,” Kathy Malone said of her brother during the fallen firefighter’s funeral in Watertown.

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Thousands pay respects to fallen firefighter

Firefighters came out in droves to Watertown for the funeral of Boston Fire Lt. Edward Walsh Jr.

Firefighter Michael Kennedy remembered at West Roxbury wake

Thousands of firefighters and other first responders lined Centre Street outside the P. E. Murray Funeral Home to pay their respects to Kennedy.

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From the decision-makers to the talent on the field, Peter Abraham rates the most important people working for the Red Sox.

Donation ruling to affect Mass. campaign rules

After today’s Supreme Court ruling, donors will can give the maximum amount to every candidate running for state and local office.

House OK’s death benefit hike for public safety personnel

The Mass. bill would raise the one-time payment that the state provides to the families of first responders killed in the line of duty.

Critics say Senator Warren’s student loan figures off

Many specialists assert that in most years the government is actually losing money on the loan program.

General Motors CEO Mary Barra gave her testimony before the Senate Commerce and Transportation Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance subcommittee.

At Senate hearing, GM accused of cover-up

‘‘I don’t see this as anything but criminal,’’ Senator Kelly Ayotte said of GM’s ignition switch problems.

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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.