National Obituaries
Boston blasts prompt UK review of London Marathon
British police are reviewing security plans for Sunday's London Marathon, the next major international marathon, because of the bombs that killed two people at the race in Boston. But there is no known specific or credible threat against the hugely popular British race at the moment, a security official said ...
Security beefed up for Oakland A's, Warriors games
Security measures were being tightened for at least two local sporting events Monday night in light of that day's bombing in Boston. Two bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon shortly before 3 p.m. Boston time, killing at least two people and hospitalizing dozens. The events have ...
Security beefed up worldwide after Boston blasts
Police in Los Angeles, New York City, London, Washington and other cities worldwide stepped up security Monday following explosions at the Boston Marathon. In Los Angeles, the Sheriff's Department activated its emergency operations center and increased patrols at transit hubs, schools and county buildings, while in New York, critical response ...
Jordan extremist praises Boston bombing
The head of an extremist Jordanian Muslim Salafi group said early Tuesday that he was "happy to see the horror in America" after the explosions in Boston. "American blood isn't more precious than Muslim blood," said Mohammad al-Chalabi, who was convicted in an al-Qaida-linked plot to attack U.S. and other ...
Obama: Boston culprits to feel 'weight of justice'
A stony-faced President Barack Obama declared that those responsible for the explosions at the Boston Marathon "will feel the full weight of justice," but he urged a nervous nation not to jump to conclusions. Top lawmakers declared the deadly incident an act of terrorism, and a White House official said ...
Loved ones seek word on Boston runners after blast
Far-flung family members, co-workers and friends frantically used social media, cellphones and even a "people finder" website Monday to try to learn the fate of participants and spectators at the Boston Marathon, where two people were killed and dozens injured after a pair of bombs exploded near the finish line ...
Groundbreaking Comic Jonathan Winters Dies
Legendary comedian Jonathan Winters has died. The cherub-faced comic passed away Thursday evening at his Montecito, Calif., home of natural causes. He was 87. (April 12)
Groundbreaking Improv Comic Jonathan Winters Die
Legendary comedian Jonathan Winters has died. The cherub-faced comic passed away Thursday evening at his Montecito, Calif., home of natural causes. He was 87. (April 12)
Margaret Thatcher, Iron Lady, Dead at 87
Margaret Thatcher, the combative "Iron Lady" who infuriated European allies, found a fellow believer in Ronald Reagan and transformed her country by a ruthless dedication to free markets in 11 years as prime minister, has died. She was 87. ...
Today in History for April 8th
Highlights of Today in History: Funeral of Pope John Paul II; Pablo Picasso dies; Teen AIDS patient Ryan White dies; Hank Aaron hits record-breaking 715th home run; Kurt Cobain found dead. (April 8th)
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