Boston Marathon bombing News

NYC Stays Alert as Precaution; Mayor Rides Subway

Police armed with rifles and extra patrol cars were stationed around the city Tuesday as New York remained in a heightened state of alert until more is known about the bombings at the Boston Marathon. The major focuses include landmark …

Insurance for Sporting Events Could Be Affected by Marathon Bombings: RMS Expert

Insurance markets for sporting events and terrorism coverage could be affected by the Boston Marathon bombings, according to a risk expert offering one of the first estimates of the impact of the terrorist attack. Dr. Gordon Woo, catastrophist at the …

Boston Bombing Investigators Gather Evidence: Backpack, Pressure Cooker, Ball Bearings

Boston Marathon bombing investigators on Wednesday entered the third day of their hunt with an emerging picture of the target: a suspect or suspects carrying heavy bags or backpacks made of dark nylon. While still unable to conclude whether a …

FBI Calls Boston Marathon Bombings ‘Potential’ Terrorist Act

The FBI said the investigation of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon is a “criminal investigation that is a potential terrorist investigation.” The FBI, with Special Agent Richard DesLauriers in charge, has taken the lead in …

Update: 3 Dead, Many Injured in Explosions at Boston Marathon; III’s Hartwig Safe at Scene

The death toll in the bombings at the Boston Marathon has risen to three. More than 140 people are being treated at area hospitals for injuries, some of them grave and involving amputations. There were two explosions around 2:50 p.m. …