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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:

Inspiring Country Songs To Honor A Tragic Week In America

Kevin Richards — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:17:50 +0000

April 15, 2013 was the beginning of a tough week in America! From the Boston Bombings, ricin laced letters sent to the president, the controversial gun control battle, and the Texas Explosion, it's been quite an emotional week.

FBI Releases Photos of Suspects in Boston Bombing

Bryen — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:26:57 +0000

Late Thursday afternoon (4/18) the FBI held a press conference regarding the bombings at the Boston Marathon which occurred in Boston on Monday. Here is the latest information that the FBI released to the media regarding this act of terror. Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Field Office Richard DesLauriers, United States Attorney [...]

Boston Bombing Updates – Unclear if Suspect Arrested

Bryen — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:44:58 +0000

UPDATE: 3:56:

This will be the last update of this article this afternoon. There is a press conference with the FBI at 5P, after which we'll publish a new article recapping the details. What we do know as fact is that the FBI and has made "significant progress" in this investigation.

UPDATE @ 3:02:

The Boston police department has tweeted that there HAS NOT been an arrest made:

UPDATE @ 2:51:

CBS News is reporting that the suspect is a WHITE MALE not 'dark skinned' as previously reported by other outlets:

Additionally CBS News is reporting that cellphone tower data was used to find the bomber:

AP just tweeted that "Federal officials deny that Boston Marathon bombing suspect is in custody." - however AP has NOT retracted that their source confirms so.

ABC News also has NOT reported an arrest:

UPDATE @2:29: We have conflicting reports. NBC is saying that a top official in Boston says that there is NO arrest:

However, a source at the Boston Globe continues to state that a suspect is in custody:

UPDATE @2:21: This is helicopter footage of the Federal Courthouse in that is from Twitter - AP and CNN are reporting that the suspect has been brought here. However, someone can be taken into custody without there being an arrest. No officials have made a statement regarding a suspect in custody and we are reporting based on information from CNN and the Associated Press.

UPDATE @ 2:06 PM: The AP reports that Federal Marshals have a suspect in custody and are brining him to a Federal Courthouse:

UPDATE AT 1:49: CNN REPORTS THAT A SUSPECT HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND IS IN CUSTODY.

Associated Press is also reporting that an arrest has been made:

According to reports on major national media, CNN has broken the story that the FBI has obtained clear footage of a suspect in the Boston bombings. The footage originated from a department story surveillance camera and was used to locate other footage that included images of the suspect from a Boston TV station.

New York State Flags At Half-Staff To Recognize Boston Marathon Bombings

Kevin Richards — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:27:14 +0000

As the nation continues to mourn the loss of the victims in the Boston bombings and pray for the wounded survivors, flags are flying half-staff. The New York Daily News reports that President Obama has declared that flags on federal buildings fly half-staff through April 20 to honor the victims. Meanwhile Governor Cuomo has also [...]

Remembering Martin Richard, Eight Year Old Killed in Boston Bombing

Bryen — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:09:54 +0000

Heartbreaking. Just heartbreaking. It’s sad when any human loses their life, but it is a different level of sadness when it’s a child. The father of eight year old Martin Richard released this message which ABC News shared on their Facebook page: “My dear son Martin has died from injuries sustained in the attack on [...]

Runners Unite and Organize on Twitter with #RunForBoston Hashtag

Bryen — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:24:22 +0000

Runners are a very unified group and have a special connection whenever they meet a fellow runner. Running takes so much dedication, training, and work. While people have different motives for running, it’s being a runner that brings them together. Runners form up an unofficial community but they always got another runners back; in light [...]

Boston Bombing Update: Only Two Devices Were Found, 176 Casualties and 3 Deaths

Bryen — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:29:12 +0000

A press conference was held Tuesday morning (4/16) which cleared up some confusion regarding earlier reports of there being other devices, and where the FBI is in their investigation. We continue to send our prayers and thoughts to the victims and their families. Here is a recap of the press conference: The press conference was [...]

Two Explosions at Boston Marathon

Bryen — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:06:27 +0000

There have been two confirmed bombs detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. We are updating this post as new information comes in. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims.

Refresh this page for updates as we add them. Latest information will be on the top:

Troy NY Uses Boston On Website

Bryen — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:13:28 +0000

The City of Troy has it's share of problems and as a former resident of said city I can say that there is a reason I'm a former resident. There are those who however love Troy and that's their choice. No matter how you feel about Troy, nothing says we're embarrassed to be Troy like using a photo of a different city on your official website.