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David Henneberry, The Man Who Helped Find Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Needs a New Boat — What Can You Do?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:19:29 +0000

David Henneberry became an unlikely hero in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings. Now, the public can give him a big “thank you.” Henneberry is the Watertown, Massachusetts man who found bloodstains on his boat where Dzhokhar Tsarneav was hiding last week. Henneberry called police, a key move that eventually led to the heart-stopping [...]

Zooey Deschanel ID'ed As Boston Marathon Bomber By Fox Dallas

Wes Styles — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:00:32 +0000

Zooey Deschanel, the Hollywood starlet and nearly every man’s crush, was named as Suspect #2 during the manhunt on Friday thanks to a Fox affiliate in Dallas, TX. (Oops!) In the heat of the manhunt the station’s closed captioning didn’t know how to properly spell Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s name. Around 2pm this was very evident when the above picture was taken and [...]

Three Connected to Bombing Suspect Questioned in New Bedford

Taylor Cormier — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:02:04 +0000

The investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing seeped into New Bedford, Mass. on Friday evening with the questioning of several people who knew suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. After local and state police and FBI agents allegedly searched Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s UMass Dartmouth dorm room, authorities swarmed to the Rockdale West apartment complex in New Bedford’s West End. Three [...]

Boston Bombing Suspect, Dzhokar Tsarnaev, In Custody

Darcy — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:55:10 +0000

Boston Strong! Police have arrested bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev. A resident noticed blood on the cover of a boat stored in their yard and called police. Authorities flew over in a helicopter with thermal imaging and detected an individual inside the boat upon which time they closed in. The FBI used a robot to remove the tarp from the boat and to throw in 'flash bang' grenades, which are harmless - they make loud bangs and give a bright flash. A press conference was held shortly after - updates with what was revealed are below:

New Details on Boston Bombing Suspect, Student at UMass Dartmouth

BJ Ragone — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:34:54 +0000

The younger of the two suspects associated with the Boston marathon bombings has ties to the Southcoast, and was a student at UMass Dartmouth. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is pictured above on the left as part of the Umass Dartmouth Indoor Soccer Club. Some unconfirmed sources also tell our us that he may have used his UMass gym pass [...]

Major Police Operation Underway in Boston Suburb [UPDATED]

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:29 +0000

6:55 AM ET: The AP is reporting that the suspects are from Chechnya, and have lived in the US for at least one year. The surviving Boston bomb suspect has been identified as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge, Ma. NBC News is reporting that both suspects are brothers. Sources say that the men may have military experience, according to law enforcement officials.

6:30 AM ET: CNN is reporting that officials are worried that the suspect who remains at large could have explosives on his body. An official tells the network that the suspect killed overnight had explosives on his body. As a result, city officials have suspended all public transportation for the time being. Those in Watertown and the surrounding neighborhoods are being urged to shelter in place until further notice. Many colleges have cancelled classes for the day. Businesses are being told not to open.

Dropkick Murphys Raise $65K for Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

Joe Robinson — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:29:15 +0000

Boston natives the Dropkick Murphys have always been closely associated with their hometown, and the band has used that connection to help raise $65,000 for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings and their relatives. The Murphys raised the loot in less than 15 hours by selling a Beantown-themed t-shirt through the merchandise section of their website.

Buzzer Beaters: Athletes Helping Out in Wake of Boston Bombings, and More

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:30:36 +0000

Today’s top sports stories: New England Patriots defensive lineman Vince Wilfork has pledged to give any donations that come in to his foundation for the rest of the month to aid victims of the Boston bombings. [WEEI] Wide receiver Danny Amendola, who only recently joined the Patriots, joined Wilfork in pledging to donate $100 for every ball [...]

Patton Oswalt Offers Up Amazing Words of Comfort After Boston Marathon Tragedy

TheFW Staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:00:35 +0000

Maybe you think of comedian and actor Patton Oswalt as the guy who brilliantly nicknamed KFC's Famous Bowls "Sadness Bowls." Maybe to you he is the guy from 'King of Queens' or the voice of 'Ratatouille.' But he is also the person who came up with the uplifting message we all needed to hear after yesterday's tragic bombing during the Boston Marathon.

Laughter Truly Is The Best Medicine [NSFW-VIDEO]

Adams — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:40:07 +0000

So much craziness has went down in the last 24 hours that I’m literally ready to explode. After 9-11 came increased security procedures federally, which I think, has made most of us feel a little at ease. Then yesterday happened. After 9-11, I was a mess. I literally had trouble sleeping, eating, and frankly, just [...]

Photo Shows 8-Year-Old Boston Victim With 'No More Hurting People' Sign

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:43:30 +0000

A heart-wrenching photo of 8-year-old Martin Richard, who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombing on Monday, shows the boy holding a hand-drawn sign that says, “No more hurting people. Peace.” The photo was posted by Lucia Brawley, a friend of Martin’s former teacher, Racel Moo, on Facebook. Martin made the poster when his school [...]

How to Talk to Kids in Wake of Boston Marathon Tragedy

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:52:10 +0000

As a parent, the hardest part of coping with any tragedy—be it a national or personal one—is finding the words to explain the unexplainable to your children, society’s most innocent members. Following the Boston Marathon bombing, children across the country were greeted home with somber faces and hugs that ran a little longer and tighter [...]

How Newspaper Front Pages Covered the Boston Bombings

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:44:06 +0000

Yesterday's twin bombings at the Boston Marathon dominated the front pages of newspapers everywhere. We gathered a few from the Newseum for you to take a look at how various publications across the country shared the story.

Runners Unite and Organize on Twitter with #RunForBoston Hashtag

Bryen — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:24:22 +0000

Runners are a very unified group and have a special connection whenever they meet a fellow runner. Running takes so much dedication, training, and work. While people have different motives for running, it’s being a runner that brings them together. Runners form up an unofficial community but they always got another runners back; in light [...]

Craig Ferguson On The Boston Marathon Bombings [VIDEO]

Adams — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:20:37 +0000

You know, being a dude who goes on the radio every night I have to say, my job is awesome. It's cool to go on the air, act a fool, and try my to hardest to entertain you. One thing I'm still working on is effectively being that entertainment outlet, especially when occurrences are happening that immediately devastate our minds.

Boston Marathon Runners Don't Let Terror Attack Stop Their Wedding

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:18:35 +0000

Robert Watling and Kelli Johnston are a speedy pair. In fact, Watling proposed to Johnston last October after they completed the Chicago Marathon, which was one of the many 26.2 mile races the couple had completed together.

Given their shared history in running shoes -- their first date was a 5K race -- getting married after the Boston Marathon seemed like the natural thing to do.

Local Hero Emerges From Boston Marathon Bombings

Adams — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:16:50 +0000

Back in 1995 James Plourde graduated from Colonie High School, went on to Siena College, where he graduated in 2000 and promptly moved to Boston to become a teacher. It didn't take long before 'Jim' became a Boston firefighter.

Local Man In Boston Calls Into The Free Beer And Hot Wings Show [AUDIO]

Nick Lee — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:46:53 +0000

Yesterday an Albany native named Sean was at the Boston Marathon only 25-30 feet away from the second blast. Today Sean called in to The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show to talk about what he had experienced. Along with Sean at the marathon was Sean’s girlfriend who was injured when the couple was spilt [...]

Boston Bombing Update: Only Two Devices Were Found, 176 Casualties and 3 Deaths

Bryen — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:29:12 +0000

A press conference was held Tuesday morning (4/16) which cleared up some confusion regarding earlier reports of there being other devices, and where the FBI is in their investigation. We continue to send our prayers and thoughts to the victims and their families. Here is a recap of the press conference: The press conference was [...]

78 Year Old Running Knocked Over By Explosion Crosses Finish Line

Wes Styles — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:40:22 +0000

78 year old Bill Iffrig was in the mist of running his third Boston Marathon when we was near the finish and the first bomb went off. You may have seen the footage of the runner that falls to the ground as the first explosion happens, that runner was Bill Iffrig. He recounted his perception of the events with [...]