Boston Marathon

Martin Richard was waiting for his father to cross the Boston Marathon finish line when the first bomb exploded. The 8-year-old Martin was killed in the blast; his mother, Denise, and his 6-year-old sister both suffering serious injuries and remain hospitalized...

AP-Seattle police say they're stepping up patrols in neighborhoods and around buildings and other facilities after two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. Sgt. Sean Whitcomb says there's no information to indicate a threat to Seattle but officers are taking reasonable precautions to protect the community. He ...

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.

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help? The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts. CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported

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: