Mayhem descended on the Boston marathon Monday afternoon, when an explosion at the finish line killed at least three and injured more than 130. Here’s an account of the first six hours of breaking news from the scene in downtown Boston.
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Leonhard Euler: Google Doodle Honors 306th Birthday of Swiss Mathematician
He is best-known for his contributions to pure mathematics, calculus and Sudoku.
Was Shakespeare a Humble Schoolmaster During His ‘Lost Years’?
The bard’s mysterious early life is revealed.
WATCH: Tornadoes, Storms Rip Through Midwest
And it’s not over yet.
Man Afraid Of Frogs Awarded $1.6 Million Verdict
A man in upstate New York was recently awarded $1.6 million in damages after a developer inadvertently caused frogs to swarm on his land.
Five Protest Songs About Margaret Thatcher
Former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her controversial conservative policies inspired a slew of protest songs during the 1980s.
The Iron Lady You Don’t Know: Thirteen Facts about Margaret Thatcher
Did you know the Baroness may have helped invent soft-serve ice cream?
WATCH: “Kid President” Meets President of the United States
If you haven’t caught the White House’s April Fool’s joke by now, which featured adorable 9-year-old Randy Novak as “Kid President,” here’s another chance to see him when he comes face-to-face with the man himself.
The View From One World Trade Center: New Photos from 1,250 Feet
Truly a window on the world.
Study: Shakespeare Was a ‘Ruthless’ Businessman, Hoarded Food
New research suggests the playwright illegally hoarded grain during a time of famine and repeatedly evaded tax.
George Washington’s Whiskey Will Be Sold at Mount Vernon
Call it educational.
Napoleon Bonaparte Engagement Ring Goes Up For Auction
The engagement ring Napoleon Bonaparte gave to his wife Joséphine goes up for auction this weekend near Paris