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A Miracle – This Guy Survived Both The Boston Marathon and Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosions [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:12:37 +0000

If anyone should run out and play the lottery, it’s this guy. He survived two massive disasters! This couple from Austin,Texas are the luckiest in the world, I would say. They ran the Boston Marathon, barely missing the bombings and then went back to Austin Texas and could have potentially become a victim of the [...]

Moment Of Silence For Boston Marathon

Kevin Richards — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:13:56 +0000

Today, April 22, at 2:50pm, marks exactly one week since the tragedy unfolded at the Boston Marathon. According to CBS Boston: Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has asked residents to observe a moment of silence at 2:50 p.m. Monday, the time the first of the two bombs exploded near the finish line. Bells will ring across [...]

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:

Albany Area Runners In The Boston Marathon

Kevin Richards — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:51:25 +0000

In the wake of the tragedy in Boston, we’d like to take a moment to honor the Albany area participants of the Boston Marathon. As of the latest reports, all of our Albany area runners are safe. However, there are reports of 176 injured (of those 17 critical) and 3 deaths. If you are looking [...]

Boston Marathon Bombing- Newtown Connecticut, Aurora Colorado Murders – How To Tell Your Kids About Tragic Events Like This? [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:12:47 +0000

Today I visited yet another elementary school in the area. I wrote a song with them and then recorded 20 kids in another group doing the Pledge Of Allegience. They were first graders. They were so cute, funny and innocent. Couldn't have had a better day. Then I turned on CNN, and I'm sure they're going to see it too.

Jo Dee Messina Runs Boston Marathon, Cash Plays For Nixon- Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:00:36 +0000

The Music and Memories of April 17 2006- Jo Dee Messina runs the 26.2-mile course in the 110th Boston Marathon. She injures her knee halfway through, but still finishes in five hours and 47 minutes, ranking #19,681 among participants. Jo Dee, who said her goal was ”just to finish,” runs the race with her brother starting near her [...]