Investigation into Fatal Fire Focuses on Heating System

Officials are looking at the furnace as potential point of origin of 9-alarm blaze that killed two firefighters.

Memorial Fund Established for Lt. Ed Walsh and Firefighter Michael Kennedy

Donations being accepted through the Boston Firefighters Credit Union.

Memorials Pour in For Fallen Boston Firefighters

Ed Walsh and Michael Kennedy were killed in a nine-alarm blaze in Back Bay.

Fallen Boston Firefighters Identified

Lt. Ed Walsh and Firefighter Michael Kennedy were killed in a huge blaze in Back Bay.

Fenway Woman Charged with OUI in Brookline

Anne Williams was stopped on Boylston Street earlier this month.

Somerville Man Allegedly Breaks Into Boston Police Station

The 24-year-old man allegedly yelled at officers inside to leave his house.

Local Pediatrician Sentenced for Child Porn

Dr. Richard Keller worked at Boston Children's Hospital, among other establishments.

UPDATED: Green Line Derails Near Kenmore Station

Buses have been sent to replace C line and D line trains in the area.

Boston Magazine Takes Deep Look at Waltham Murders That Preceded Boston Marathon Bombing

The feature story is on the magazine’s March cover.

Medford Man Student Charged with Indecent Assault in Arlington

The 21-year-old man allegedly indecently assaulted an Arlington student this week on the teen’s walk home from school.

Boston Police Continue Search for Missing North End Resident

Eric Munsell, 24, a BU grad, was last seen on Saturday, Feb. 8 at around 11:30 p.m.

Police Investigating Recent Spike in Heroin Overdoses

A high number of heroin overdoses, including fatalities, have been reported in Massachusetts in the last two weeks.

BU, Brookline Police Looking for Comm Ave Attacker

A female undergraduate was “hugged and punched” on Feb. 2.

Flash Poll: Should Boston Bombing Suspect Get Death Penalty?

Feds Seeking Death Penalty for Accused Boston Marathon Bomber

U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz, of Massachusetts, announced the decision Thursday.

How Much Would You Pay for Whitey's Sweatshirts?

Federal prosecutors will sell off James "Whitey" Bulger's belongings to raise money for his victims' families, but they don't want to glamorize the gangster's crimes.

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

Walsh Taps Evans as Boston's Top Cop

The interim chief will get the commissioner's office as early as Thursday.

Son of Globe Columnist Missing

Caleb Jacoby hasn't been since since 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 6.

Governor: State Offices Close at 3 p.m., Highways Remain Open

Patrick asked residents heed warnings as the winter storm intensifies.

Boston Police: Beware of Phone Scam

Boston Fire Commissioner to Resign

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Massachusetts' Most Wanted Sex Offenders

Transit Police: Do You Know Who Stole From This Disabled Man?

Marathon Bombing Suspect Wants Restrictions Lifted

Lawyers argued communication restrictions were unnecessary.

State Police Need Your Help: Do You Know These People?

Massachusetts State Police need the public’s help to identify those responsible for vandalizing a car following the Red Sox Win.

Updates from the Police Global Tweet-a-thon

Follow Mass State Police, Boston Police and other departments from around the world as they tweet throughout the day in a global tweet-a-thon.

Police Have 'Person of Interest' in Torture of 'Puppy Doe'

A Connecticut man is being brought in for questioning, the Boston Herald reports.

Man Caught Trying to Steal Sox Star's Mitt After Detroit Series

Police say Thomas Robbins was caught inside the Red Sox clubhouse attempting to turn Mike Napoli's first baseman's mitt into an unauthorized souvenir.

Is Judge’s Deal Right For Dookhan?

The ex-chemist’s alleged malfeasance has sullied the outcome of thousands of drug cases in Massachusetts.

Should This Man Have Been Fired?

Shannon “Bear” Cothran, who scared off a would-be robber by showing a gun in Nashua, NH, got fired for having a gun at the Shell gas station convenience store.

Driver Inches Away from Crash with State Trooper

State police video shows how close one trooper came to disaster.

City CVS Pharmacies Hit With Rash of Bomb Threats

Police didn't find any devices at five different locations Friday.

Fatal Storrow Drive Motorcycle Crash Investigated

Man in his 40s tentatively identified as victim, authorities seeking confirmation from next of kin.

Beware: Fraudulent Phone Polling Claiming to be From Boston Election Department

“Voters should be aware that any caller conducting a survey, and claiming to be Election Department personnel, is engaging in fraudulent behavior," said Geraldine Cuddyer, chair of Boston’s Board of Election Commissioners.

Former Head of the Boston FBI Faces Charges

The Hopkinton resident could face a year in jail and up to $100,000 in fines.

BU Lectures Students About Club Drug Molly

House of Blues Reopens Day after Deadly Overdose

One day after three apparent overdoses that left one woman dead, the House of Blues music hall in the Fenway neighborhood has re-opened, according to a House of Blues spokesperson.

Overdose Leads to Death at House of Blues

Police are investigating the circumstances of three overdoses at the House of Blues, one of them fatal.