Tragedy

Pressure Cooker Bomb Photo Shared By FBI

FBI shared the first photo of what is now called the pressure cooker bomb. An intelligence bulletin issued to law enforcement and released late Tuesday showed what remains of a pressure cooker after it exploded during the Boston Marathon on…

Nature

What Is Ricin?

So what is ricin? On April 16, 2013, a letter tainted with traces of ricin was mailed to Mississippi Republican Senator Roger Wicker. The first routine test conducted on the envelope returned positive results for ricin, only to be confirmed…

Offbeat

Shallow Grave Off Freeway Near Bellflower Boulevard (VIDEO)

Authorities are investigating a shallow grave discovered off a freeway embankment in Downey as a homicide, authorities said Monday. The grave was found about 4:45 p.m. Sunday off the 105 Freeway near Bellflower Boulevard, authorities said. A California Highway Patrol…

Internet

Eric Schmidt Talks The Future of Google (VIDEO)

Since joining Google in 2001, Eric Schmidt has helped grow the company from a Silicon Valley startup to a global leader in technology. As executive chairman, he is responsible for the external matters of Google: building partnerships and broader business…

Places

Wisconsin College Lockdown After Gunman Sighting

Officials at the Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin have put the college on lockdown due to a report of a gunman sighting on campus, according to the school’s website. Police were alerted around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday when a man with…

Politics

Obama Full Statement On Boston Bombing

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama delivered a statement on the Boston Marathon 2013, saying that the FBI is investigating the event “as an act of terrorism.” Below is the full remarks. Good morning, everybody. I’ve just been briefed by my…

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