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Insurance to Cover Vehicles Damaged in Shootout With Boston Bombing Suspects

Watertown, Mass., police say the town’s insurance company has agreed to cover the cost of replacing three department vehicles peppered with bullet holes and damaged beyond repair by explosions during the shootout with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects. Chief Edward …

Boston’s Financial District Deserted as People Work From Home

The streets of Boston’s financial district, usually bustling with activity, were nearly empty on Friday as staff worked from home during a virtual lockdown of the city while police hunted a suspect wanted in Monday’s bombings. Boston is a major …

Tighter Security for Upcoming Marathons in Northeast

Organizers of the Buffalo Marathon in New York State say runners in next month’s event can expect tighter security measures in the wake of the deadly bomb explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Buffalo Marathon Director John …

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. …