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Security Procedures to be Reviewed by Crim Officials
Security Procedures to be Reviewed by Crim Officials
Security Procedures to be Reviewed by Crim Officials
Organizers of this year's Crim Festival of Races said they will review security procedures in light of Monday's incident at the Boston Marathon when two explosions occurred near the finish line. Race Director Andrew Younger told NBC 25 that public safety is always a concern and the attack in Boston rattled the Crim organizers "to the core." The ...
Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]
Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]
Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]
9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts. CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported
Geoffrey Mutai Runs Fastest Marathon Ever
Geoffrey Mutai Runs Fastest Marathon Ever
Geoffrey Mutai Runs Fastest Marathon Ever
Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai won the Boston Marathon on Monday, finishing in 2 hours, 3 minutes, 2 seconds, the fastest 26.2 miles in history. But, alas, there's a catch: Even though Mutai beat the previous record by 57 seconds, because there was a strong tailwind on a downhill course, Mutai's time won't be recognized. In fact, 2011 Boston Marathon runner-up and fellow-Kenyan Moses Mosop also surpassed