boston marathon

As at least 3 died and over 25 were injured during the explosions at the Boston marathon, there was one man who stepped up. Though he wasn't looking for attention, peace activist Carlos Arrendondo, helped many. I thought we could give him the recognition he deserves.

With all of the gruesome videos and photos we've seen from the Boston Marathon bombing, this one may be the one that makes me the most sick to my stomach. It's a video showing people looting and stealing marathon jackets shortly after the bombing occurred.

Comedian and actor, Patton Oswalt, has a great way of looking at things. He posted this today on his Facebook page. Go ahead and read this and see if you agree.

This unbelievable footage courtesy of the Boston Globe at the moment two explosions occurred within a few seconds of one another as runners were crossing the finish line at today's 117th running of the Boston Marathon.

With the tragedy in Boston today, thoughts and prayers go out the local families of those who had loved one's competing in the 117th running of the marathon. They are as follows:

5:40 p.m. (EST): Boston police have denied earlier reports from The New York Post (see below) that a suspect was in custody. "At this time, we haven't been notified of any arrests or anyone apprehended," said a spokesperson. "Honestly, I don't know where they're getting their information from, but it didn't come from us." 5:30 p.m.: The New York Times published an overhead map