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Boston Bomber Buried In U.S.?

Todd Lyons — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:14:59 +0000

Perpitrator of the Boston Marathon bombing, Tamerlan Tsarnaev (pictured), has yet to be buried following his death nearly a month ago.

A funeral director in the Massachusetts town of Worcester has been searching for a cemetery that would accept the remains of the notorious terrorist.

Until now.

Boston Marathon Bombings Survivor Leads Emotional Pregame Pep Rally for Bruins

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:06:45 +0000

Get your goose bumps ready. Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombings who lost both his legs in the attacks, served as honorary flag banner captain during the Bruins playoff game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. He waved a Bruins pennant before the game while on the ice as the [...]

Three New Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombing Taken Into Custody [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:49:40 +0000

UPDATE 2:25 p.m. EST: The suspects' names are Azamat Tazhayakov, Dias Kadyrbayev and Robel Phillipos. From The Boston Globe:
Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, both 19 and of New Bedford, were charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice by plotting to dispose of a laptop computer and a backpack containing fireworks belonging to bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the US attorney’s office said in a statement.

Robel Phillipos, 19, of Cambridge was charged with making false statements to law enforcement officials in a terorism investigation, prosecutors said.
12:10 p.m. EST: According to Boston.com, the three suspects went to school at UMass-Dartmouth with Dzhokar Tsarnaev and may have helped him in the days immediately following the bombing, which was on April 15. Two of the suspects have been charged with overstaying their student visas.

The Boston Police Department announced that it has taken into custody three new suspects as a result of its ongoing investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing.

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 [...]

Boston Guy Was Trapped With One-Night-Stand Because of Friday's City-Wide Lockdown

Joe Student — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:45:13 +0000

The city of Boston suffered through a terrible ordeal this week after the Boston Marathon bombings and their subsequent suspect manhunt created surreal scenes on both Monday and Friday. Bostonians were intermittently given orders to clear the streets and stay at home so that police and first responders could do their jobs. With the residents [...]

David Ortiz's F-Bomb At Red Sox Game Approved By FCC Chair

Joe Student — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:00:25 +0000

A day after the city of Boston was locked down under a 'shelter-in-place' order while a massive manhunt captured the last suspect at large in last Monday's Boston Marathon bombings, the Boston Red Sox held extended pregame ceremonies at Fenway Park on Saturday to honor the memory of the victims of the attacks and celebrate the Boston police, emergency responders and marathon volunteers

Boston Policeman Delivers Milk During Lockdown [PHOTO]

John Riggs — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:59:06 +0000

This photo was shared by the official Boston Police Department’s Facebook page. It’s one I had to share. Proving that policemen are humans, too. Now, I want to hear from you. Should this policeman have stuck with his guys to find Suspect 2 or do you like the fact that helped out a family who [...]

First Photo of Suspect 2 Captured [NSFW PHOTO]

John Riggs — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:50:25 +0000

The first photos are now available of Suspect 2 during his capture and arrest. As reports have mentioned, he is injured. I’m sure there are many Bostonians that will say he isn’t injured enough. I’m glad they caught him alive. If you’re curious, here’s his picture. I don’t know. It looks to me like someone [...]

Boston Celebrates the Capture of Suspect 2 [PHOTO]

John Riggs — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:21:58 +0000

This picture just about says it all. After being on lockdown most of the day, people sitting on the edge of their seat all day awaiting the capture of suspect 2. Now they can rest easy and it's time they celebrate such a wonderful city.

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

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.

Washington Man Makes Cover of Sports Illustrated

Todd Lyons — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:26:33 +0000

Bill Iffrig, the man we told you about yesterday, will grace the cover of this week’s issue of Sports Illustrated. The 78 year-old marathon runner from Lake Stevens was the center of the now-iconic photo taken moments after the first of two explosions near the finish line at this past Monday’s 117th Boston Marathon.

Conflicting Reports Regarding a Possible Arrest in Boston Bombings [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:20 +0000

2:45 p.m. (EST): The Boston Police Department has announced that "there has not been an arrest in the Marathon attack." Investigations are ongoing.

2:35 p.m.: CNN is retracting their previous report that an arrest has been made in the Boston Marathon bombings. Other sources are reporting that officials are close to identifying a suspect after reviewing area surveillance video, but no arrests have been made.

Washington State Man the Lasting Image from Boston Marathon Bombings

Todd Lyons — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:32:48 +0000

Bill Iffrig is his name. Known to just friends and family just 24 hours ago, he is now the “old man who got knocked over by the blast at the Boston Marathon.” Where is he from? 78 year-old Bill Iffrig, from Lake Stevens, Washington has arguably been the most viewed individual around the world since [...]

Todd's Blog – Am I a Bad Dad for Letting My Son Watch the Boston Bombing Coverage?

Todd Lyons — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:20:10 +0000

Today was “one of those days” as a radio d.j. that, thankfully, don’t come along too often. Following the horrific events that unfolded in Boston yesterday, it is was difficult trying to balance the normal levity of a morning show combined with the gravity of a national tragedy. The only thing more difficult was wondering [...]

Jeff Green's Dunk Blocked by His Own Head [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:32:33 +0000

The Boston Celtic faithful were none too pleased when the team traded for forward Jeff Green earlier this season. This wasn’t so much of a reflection on Green; he’s a perfectly adequate NBA role player. Instead, Celtic nation was bummed that the price for acquiring Green included popular center Kendrick Perkins. The Celtics have struggled [...]