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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 [...]

Boston Fans Take Over National Anthem At First Bruins Home Game Since The Bombings [VIDEO]

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:48:59 +0000

Rene Rancourt has been singing the National Anthem before Boston Bruins home games for the last 37 years. He decided to take a back seat last night before the Bruins' first home game since the Boston Marathon tragedy on Monday. He sang the first few lines before the crowd overpowered him. Watch the emotional video here:

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.

'Family Guy' Boston Bombing Video: Seth MacFarlane Responds to Tasteless Internet Hoax

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:11:46 +0000

Barely one full day after the tragic events of the Boston Marathon bombings, and already a tasteless parody video has begun to make the rounds, splicing together several different clips from FOX's long-running animation titan 'Family Guy' to make it appear as if a March 17 episode predicted yesterday's attacks. While the video makes the rounds, series creator and animation magnate Seth MacFarlane has issued his own statement denouncing the hoax.

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

TheFW Staff — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:26:35 +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.

Montana Runners' Eyewitness Accounts of Boston Marathon Tragedy

Associated Press — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:14:59 +0000

None of the Montana runners participating in the Boston Marathon were injured when two explosions rocked the area near the finish line, but several were nearby. Rocky Mountain College cross country coach Alan King was eating lunch with his wife and son about a block from the finish line at the time of the explosions [...]

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:38:09 +0000

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:

41 Runner's Names From Montana Who Ran in the 2013 Boston Marathon

Cole — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:43:55 +0000

The country was shocked this afternoon when reports came in of explosions at the Boston Marathon. We watched the devastating aftermath with confusion, hope, and extreme sadness for those injured. Responders rushed to the scene to aid dozens of injured athletes and bystanders. This annual race is a national gathering which included 41 athletes from Montana.

Boston Marathon Sees Worlds Fastest Marathon Finish Ever

95.1 The Moose — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:47:32 +0000

The fastest ever Marathon finish was recorded by Kenyan, Geoffrey Mutai, at the 115th Boston Marathon today. According to the NY Times, Mutai finished the race in 2 hours 3 minute and 2 seconds. Top American performer,Ryan Hall of California, finished in forth with a time of 2:04:58.