April 16, 2013: Morning
- Three people killed, more than 130 injured by two bomb blasts, 12 seconds apart, at the Boston Marathon.
- Interactive map of how the Boston Marathon bombings unfolded.
- Sixteen acts of terrorism have occurred in Boston since 1970, though none since 1995.
- After news broke about the explosions in Boston, conspiracy theories began popping up on Twitter and fake news sites within minutes.
- During public tragedies, it can be useful to remember Mr. Rogers' advice to look for the helpers.
- List of local and national safety precautions taken in the aftermath of Boston's attack.
- Study finds U.S. adopted torture as a policy after 9/11, directed by President Bush and his top advisors, with no firm evidence of valuable information gained.
- Paul Krugman summarizes his views on Europe.
- New Louisiana ordinance against the wearing of "sagging pants" recalls LA's 1943 "Zoot Suit Riots."
- Twenty painting shows around the United States to see in April.
- Once again, this year's Tournament of Books winner goes on to win the Pulitzer Prize in fiction.
- Articles found online that won or were finalists for the 2013 Pulitzer Prizes.
- Items written by Justin Bieber fans on the Anne Frank House's Facebook page after Bieber noted he hoped Anne Frank would have admired him.
- R. Kelly joins Phoenix at Coachella to perform a remix to "Ignition."
- In case you were wondering why your cell phone doesn't have a dial tone: because someone thought it was a bad idea.