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April 16, 2013
Photos Of The Boston Marathon Bomb
Crime scene photos of the bomb that exploded near the finish line have been released by FOX 5 Atlanta. Investigators believe that the bomb was made from a pressure cooker, hidden in a backpack.
Hollywood's Unbreakable Addiction To PG-13
Theater owners want studios to make more PG-rated, family-friendly movies. But PG-13 is where the real money is.
Here Are All The Things Rep. Pete King Has Said About The Boston Bombing
The former Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security has been giving lots of interviews over the last 24 hours. "Last week I received two top secret briefings..."
Tech Is Letting Go Of The Follower Count
The Internet's popularity metric of choice is growing increasingly irrelevant. But what comes next?
Obama To Boston Thursday
President to lend support to bombing victims.
The World Reacts To Boston: Front Pages From Across The Globe
The bombings in Boston made the front page around the world.
McCain: Federal Response To Boston Attacks "Certainly Adequate"
"As far as I can tell, they're doing everything that needs to be done," McCain says of White House.
No, "Family Guy" Did Not Predict The Boston Marathon Bombing
Do you really think that the government is placing hidden messages in Family Guy episodes?
Gun Control Advocates Scramble For Votes As Capitol Pauses For Boston Bombing
With time running out for a deal, proponents hope extra time granted by attack will tilt the scales in their favor.
What's Behind The Fear Of Missing Out On Grief
Social media has given us a strange new response to tragedy — the feeling that we must post something about it.
Lawmakers Worry About Attacks Against Muslims, Arabs Following Boston Bombing
“It’s something that I face all the time, certainly as a Muslim but also as an African-American,” Rep. Andre Carson said.
The Definitive Ranking Of Noodles From Worst To Best
From Tuscany to Tokyo, this is your no-fail guide to carb delivery devices.
33 Irresistibly Spring DIYs
It's not all allergies and rainstorms. Celebrate spring with these easy projects.
How Long We Could Have To Wait To Know Who Was Behind The Boston Bombing
If past investigations into bombings in the United States are any indication, it could be a while.
Other Marathon Organizers Say The Races Will Go On
"No one's backing down, that's for sure," one organizer said.
Boston Bombing Is A Glimpse Of Kabul And Baghdad
Reports point to two Chechen men as suspects. [Updated April 19, 6:51 a.m.]
Everyday Objects Conspiring To Ditch Work With You
The daily grind has got to go. Spring is no time to be in a cubicle!
Menendez Beats Republicans To The Punch On Thatcher Resolution
New Jersey Democrat introduces resolution honoring the late British Prime Minister after days of behind the scenes jockeying with Republicans.
34 Unbelievably Awesome Works Of Art For Sale On Etsy
It's beautiful that we live in a world where all of these can exist and be readily accessible on the internet. Ever so slightly NSFW.
The 29 Best Comfort Foods On The Planet
Tell the haters to go ahead and step off. You deserve this.
Militia Groups Denounce Boston Marathon Attack
Early speculation that militias were behind the bombings are "totally off-base," says one leader. "This was a target of civilians, which is reprehensible by every measure of what we hold to our values."
America Mourns With Boston: Front Pages From Every State
"Terror" is a theme.
18 Surprising Facts About Your Pee
You ever wonder what the deal is with pee? Well URINE luck. (Hahahaha sorry.)
35 Amazing Birthday Cake Ideas
The best way to make someone's birthday the BEST BIRTHDAY EVER is to bake them a kick-ass cake. Here's how.
The Most Expensive Places To Buy Everything
Ever paid 10 dollars for coffee or 9 dollars a gallon for gas? These are the places where that crumpled wad of bills in your pocket won't buy you squat.
The Best App Designer In The World Is Now Working With Facebook
The guy behind pull-to-refresh, the original Twitter app, and Letterpress is "helping" at Facebook.
The Highest Paid, Lowest-Performing Hedge Fund Managers
Of the highest-paid hedge fund managers last year, two actually underperformed the market.
Obama: Boston Bombings Were "Terrorism"
The president makes a second address to the nation after the bombings in Boston.
This Is Martin Richard, The Youngest Victim Of The Boston Marathon Bombing
Eight-year-old Martin Richard is the first victim of Monday's bombing whose name has been made public.
White House Flag Lowered To Half-Mast After Boston Bombing
Obama declares flags lowered at all federal buildings through April 20.
"Battlestar Galactica" Producer's New Show Is Super Creepy
Helix looks promising. Of course, "promising" is code for "terrifying."
Glenn Beck: Boston Bombing Is A Reason To Buy Gold
"You better have a plan and know what you and your family are going to do in the time of more difficult days ahead." Goldline is a sponsor of Glenn Beck's cable network The Blaze. UPDATE: A source close to the show says, “This is 100% not true."
People Are Auctioning Boston Marathon Medals On eBay Amid Allegations Of Looting
And what's more, both listings went up yesterday evening. Unopened marathon jerseys have also surfaced.
Meet Smooth McGroove, The Gamer With The Golden Voice
These are the greatest a capella renditions of game music ever recorded.
The Latest On The Boston Bombing
UPDATED - 10:35 p.m.: Monday's Boston Marathon bombings left 3 dead and 150 injured. Here's what we know so far.
38 Baby Shower Cakes Made Of Nightmares
How could anyone possibly subject their unborn baby to this??
Gabby Giffords’s Husband Calls Out Arizona Senator For Opposing Gun Control
Mark Kelly says despite friendship with Jeff Flake, he’ll work to kick him out of the Senate if he votes against background checks.
Damon Lindelof On Whether Violence In "Star Trek Into Darkness" Is Insensitive
"I think any time that you do an escapist kind of movie like this, you run the risk of being out-played by current events."
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Iran, At Least 40 Dead
UPDATE, 8:30 a.m.: Iran is reporting at least 40 have died in the earthquake. Magnitude 7.8 quake hits near the border with Pakistan.
Helicopter Down Near The Border Of North Korea
A U.S. military helicopter crashed on Tuesday near the North Korean border, a South Korean defense official said, with no reported casualties. UPDATE: U.S. Military says crashed helicopter was a CH-53D Sea Stallion taking part in a drill.
Push For Gun Control Pauses After Boston Attack
Progressives postpone plan to deliver coffins to NRA lobbyists Tuesday.
Boston Marathon Runners Marry Despite Terror Attacks
Finishers wed amid the chaos of the bombings.
