Supreme Court to hear Boston Marathon bomber death penalty case

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals tossed out the capital sentences of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and ordered a new sentencing proceeding.

• Mar 22, 2021

As runners prepare to tackle the Boston Marathon a year after the bombing at the finish line, security is being beefed up to prevent any copycat attacks.

As runners prepare to tackle the Boston Marathon a year after the bombing at the finish line, security is being beefed up to prevent any copycat attacks. The number of police officers protecting the marathon will be double last year's, and spectators will not be allowed to bring backpacks or other items such as strollers. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Apr 20, 2014
• 2:17

John Odom and his wife Karen describe the day of the Boston bombing, and how a day that started off routinely descended into terror

John Odom and his wife Karen describe the day of the Boston bombing, and how a day that started off routinely descended into terror.

• Apr 15, 2014
• 1:32

John Odom, who was almost killed by the bombs that struck the Boston Marathon, recounts his experience of waking up in the hospital weeks after the event

John Odom, who was almost killed by the bombs that struck the Boston Marathon, recounts his experience of waking up in the hospital weeks after the event.

• Apr 15, 2014
• 0:47

After 11 surgeries, John Odom was the last Boston bombing victim to return home. He was in such bad shape when he arrived at the hospital that his doctor, Jeffrey Kalish, told his wife to prepare for the worst

After 11 surgeries, John Odom was the last Boston bombing victim to return home. He was in such bad shape when he arrived at the hospital that his doctor, Jeffrey Kalish, told his wife to prepare for the worst. Elaine Quijano reports on the efforts made to save Odom, and the miraculous recovery that followed.

• Apr 15, 2014
• 5:04

Boston Marathon bomber sues over ballcap, showers in prison

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 26, calls his treatment in the handwritten suit "unlawful, unreasonable and discriminatory."

• Jan 8, 2021

DOJ to seek death penalty once again for Boston Marathon bomber

This decision comes after a federal appeals court in Massachusetts overturned Tsarnaev's death sentence last month.

• Aug 21, 2020

Death sentence overturned for Boston Marathon bomber

A Massachusetts appeals court on Friday overturned the death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man convicted in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. CBSN Boston reports.

• Jul 31, 2020
• 40:02

Appeals court overturns death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber

Tsarnaev was convicted in 2015 of murdering three people and wounded hundreds more in the attack, which led to dayslong manhunt that shut down Boston.

• Jul 31, 2020

Students learn life-saving trauma techniques amid terror, shooting concerns

Boston Marathon bombing six years ago was "tipping point" for doctors who embraced the Stop the Bleed program

• Apr 15, 2019

Boston bombing survivor hit by car won't be running this year's marathon

Adrianne Haslet was training for the race last month when she was hit by a vehicle

• Feb 8, 2019

Dancer who lost her leg in Boston Marathon bombing hit by car

Adrianne Haslet lost a leg in the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013

• Jan 7, 2019

Desi Linden becomes 1st U.S. woman to win Boston Marathon in 33 years

Desiree Linden splashes her way through icy rain to a Boston Marathon victory on Monday, the first American woman to win the race since 1985

• Apr 17, 2018

How to watch the Boston Marathon

Boston Marathon expected to be cold, wet race

• Apr 16, 2018

Dog named "Rescue" helped this couple heal

Here's the question that has taken Patrick Downes and Jessica Kensky five years to answer: What does it take to get over the worst day of your life?

• Apr 14, 2018

5/13: Philadelphia abortion doctor guilty of murder; Cleveland officer, dispatcher describe discovery of missing women

Dr. Kermit Gosnell left the courthouse a convicted murderer, in a prison jumpsuit and handcuffs. Prosecutors said Gosnell delivered babies alive, then cut their spinal cords with scissors. He could learn next week if he'll get the death penalty or life in prison; also, as executive director of the Richmond, Va., Tea Party, Laurence Nordvig says he thought for two years the tea party had been singled out by the IRS for an unusual and highly political investigation; and a Cleveland police officer and a police dispatcher describe the discovery of Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesus inside the Cleveland horror house.

• May 13, 2013
• 21:19

Jake Gyllenhaal talks about ex, Taylor Swift, in Q&A

Gyllenhaal fielded a question about Taylor Swift from Jeff Bauman, the Boston Marathon bombing survivor he plays in "Stronger"

• Sep 19, 2017

Jake Gyllenhaal on "Stronger"

Oscar-nominee stars in new film as Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman

• Sep 17, 2017

Lawsuit over Boston bomber friend's death during questioning

Ibragim Todashev was shot and killed by agents who were questioning him as they looked into the background of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev

• May 25, 2017

Boston somberly marks 4th anniversary of marathon bombing

Three spectators -- Martin Richard, Lingzi Lu, and Krystle Campbell-- were killed and more than 260 others wounded when two bombs planted near the finish line exploded in 2013

• Apr 15, 2017

Report released of FBI's 2011 interview with Boston bomber

The FBI previously had acknowledged interviewing bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev two years before the deadly marathon attack -- now, details emerge

• Apr 11, 2017

Chaos and tragedy leads to love and new life for Boston Marathon couple

Mike Materia, a Boston firefighter, held Roseann Sdoia's hand as she was rescued from the Marathon finish line -- and never let go

• Feb 1, 2017

"Patriots Day" survivors, cast on Boston bombing

First responders, survivors, cast reflect on importance of film for the country

• Dec 22, 2016

John Goodman, Ed Davis relive Boston Marathon attack in new movie

Goodman and his real-life character, former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, discuss the movie which chronicles the tragic day of the 2013 bombings and the intense manhunt that followed

• Dec 12, 2016

Mark Wahlberg, director Peter Berg on Boston Marathon bombing film "Patriots Day"

A new movie depicts the heroism of law enforcement and the grit of a community in the face of the 2013 terror attack

• Nov 21, 2016

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