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Obama says America is strong and resilient
President Barack Obama says America is strong and resilient in the face of the Boston Marathon deadly explosions and won't let "cowardly acts get in ...
Documents: Oregon proposed 2-year probation
The University of Oregon has acknowledged major NCAA violations in connection with football recruiting and proposed a self-imposed two-year probation ...
Marathon bombing victim, 8, recalled as spirited
Neighbors and friends remembered 8-year-old Boston Marathon bombing victim Martin Richard as a vivacious boy who loved to run, climb and play sports ...
London Marathon to proceed after Boston bombings
Determined to show solidarity with Boston, the London Marathon will go forward as planned Sunday with a race that will be watched by about 1 million ...
Boston attacks are reminder of violence elsewhere
The blasts that struck the Boston Marathon on Monday were shocking not only for their brazenness and the lives they shattered, but also because ...
Saudi king condemns Boston Marathon bombings
The king of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday condemned the Boston Marathon bombings, saying no religion or morals would condone such an attack. In a ...
Shovel it: Rockies owner clears snow off field
Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort is among the grounds crew shoveling snow in the hope his team will squeeze in a doubleheader against the New York ...
McQueary lawsuit against Penn State to go forward
A whistleblower and defamation lawsuit against Penn State will go forward, a judge ruled Tuesday, denying the university's request to have it ...
Djokovic will play Monte Carlo despite balky ankle
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic will play in the Monte Carlo Masters after making a swift recovery from the twisted ankle he sustained on Davis Cup duty.
Person briefed on probe: bombs in pressure cookers
The explosives used in the deadly Boston Marathon bombing were contained in 6-liter pressure cookers and hidden in black duffel bags on the ground, ...
Russia ponders sports security lessons from Boston
Russian officials gave mixed signals Tuesday over whether they needed to increase security at key sporting events like the World Athletics ...
Injured Crosby resumes skating, return uncertain
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby skated before the team's practice Monday. Crosby wore a protective mask while skating with injured teammates ...
London Marathon confirms race will be held Sunday
Determined to put on a show of "solidarity" for Boston, London Marathon organizers will stage the race on Sunday. The British capital has long been ...
Pentagon chief calls Boston attack 'act of terror'
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Tuesday that the deadly twin bombings at the Boston Marathon finish line amounted to "cruel act of terror" and ...
SA police took photos of Pistorius on cellphones
Even police officers clamored to get photos of Oscar Pistorius on their cellphones after the famed Olympic athlete was arrested for the shooting death ...
Feds search apartment, seek clues in Boston attack
FBI agents searched a suburban Boston apartment overnight and appealed to the public for amateur video and photos that might yield clues to who ...
Wahlberg disgusted over Boston Marathon tragedy
Mark Wahlberg was in a somber mood at the New York premiere of his new film, "Pain and Gain"— still grappling with the tragedy that struck his ...
Son of Magic Johnson talks about being gay
The 20-year-old son of basketball great Magic Johnson is surprised by the public interest in his being gay, something that he revealed to his ...
Violent backdrop in sports to Jackie Robinson Day
Lined up in front of their dugouts, all wearing No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day, the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins stood for a moment of ...
Boston's beloved day, dissolved in chaos and tears
It dawned chilly, clear and blue, a parsimonious but perfect serving of New England springtime that — because it came on the third Monday in April — ...
Pakistani Taliban deny role in Boston bombings
The Pakistani Taliban have denied any role in the bombings at the Boston Marathon that killed at least three people and injured more than 140.
Major upcoming sports events will examine security
In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, more toughened measures are expected as security is calibrated for major upcoming sports events that ...
Witnesses describe scene of marathon bombing
Bruce Mendelsohn was attending a post-race party in an office building just above the Boston Marathon finish line when an explosion knocked him to the ...
Boston Marathon tragedy looms over CinemaCon
Just hours after two bomb blasts provided a deadly conclusion to the Boston Marathon, principals from "Star Trek Into Darkness" were doing their jobs: ...
Boston Marathon bombing kills 3, injures over 140
Two bombs exploded in the crowded streets near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring more than ...