Manhunt: Inside the Boston Marathon bombing investigation
Federal investigators tell Scott Pelley the inside story of the Boston Marathon bombing manhunt a year after the infamous act of terror. (Original air date: March 23, 2014)
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Boston-area native Shalane Flanagan took the Boston Marathon bombings personally, giving the runner even more motivation to win the race this year
Boston-area native Shalane Flanagan took the Boston Marathon bombings personally, giving the runner even more motivation to win the race this year. Anderson Cooper reports.
Ex-FBI agent on "eureka moment" in manhunt for Boston Marathon bombers
An FBI special agent's retirement plans were upended so he could lead the FBI's manhunt for the suspected Boston bombers.
Boston Marathon bombing survivor Rebekah Gregory reflects in "Note to Self"
Rebekah Gregory, a survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, reflects on her journey of resilience and helping others.
Boston Marathon welcomes 30,000 runners 10 years after bombing
The annual Boston Marathon is taking place Monday, a decade after a terror attack killed three people and injured hundreds of others.
Brother of youngest Boston Marathon bombings victim finishes his first
Emotions ran high after Henry Richard, 20, finished the race. His brother, Martin, was eight when his life was taken in the 2013 bombings.
A retrospective with Scott Pelley on reporting the Boston Marathon bombing. This segment was originally published on April 13, 2014.
A retrospective with Scott Pelley on reporting the Boston Marathon bombing. This segment was originally published on April 13, 2014.
One of the most important eyewitnesses to the Boston marathon bombing never took the stand and never said a word to the jury
One of the most important eyewitnesses to the Boston marathon bombing never took the stand and never said a word to the jury. Don Dahler reports.
Adrianne Haslet and Patrick Downes finished this year’s race with prosthetic legs
A man and woman from Ethiopia won the 120th Boston Marathon Monday, but the celebrations included a pair of American runners and Boston bombing survivors. Adrianne Haslet and Patrick Downes completed this year’s race with prosthetic legs. Don Dahler reports on how they completed the race that changed their lives.
Runners and spectators at Monday's Boston Marathon will see 5,000 police officers lining the route
Runners and spectators at Monday's Boston Marathon will see 5,000 police officers lining the route. Security is high following the recent terrorist attacks in Europe. Jeff Pegues has a report.
Friday marks three years since two bombs exploded near the finish line at the Boston Marathon
Friday marks three years since two bombs exploded near the finish line at the Boston Marathon. Of the many tributes since then, none is more colorful than the daffodils planted along the race route, from start to finish. Michelle Miller reports on the story behind the Marathon Daffodils.
Victoria McGrath, a survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, was killed in a car crash in Dubai
Victoria McGrath, a survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, was killed in a car crash in Dubai. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more details.
It is the world’s oldest annual marathon, but what happened in Boston on April 15, 2013 changed the historic event forever
It is the world’s oldest annual marathon, but what happened in Boston on April 15, 2013 changed the historic event forever. Three people were killed and more than 260 were injured after a pair of bombs detonated near the finish line. Among the most severely wounded that day was Adrianne Haslet-Davis, a professional ballroom dancer who lost a part of her left leg. Her three-year recovery has been painful and difficult, but resilience and determination have her standing, even dancing, again. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Adrianne Haslet-Davis, a professional ballroom dancer who lost a part of her left leg at the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013
Adrianne Haslet-Davis, a professional ballroom dancer who lost a part of her left leg at the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, describes to Norah O'Donnell the emotions she went through while testifying at Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's sentencing phase of trial.
Boston Globe columnist Kevin Cullen was in the overflow courtroom during Tsarnaev’s sentencing
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will soon head to death row. He spoke at his sentencing Wednesday and told victims of the attack he is “sorry.” Boston Globe columnist Kevin Cullen, who covered the case from Day 1, was in the overflow courtroom during Tsarnaev’s sentencing. He joins “CBS This Morning” from Boston to discuss his reaction.
CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of Tsarnaev's statement
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev broke his silence Wednesday, confessing to the April 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and apologizing to the victims. CBS News legal expert and former Massachusetts prosecutor Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of Tsarnaev's statement.
Not all the victims are satisfied with Tsarnaev's apology
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev confessed to the April 2013 Boston Marathon bombings before receiving the death sentence Wednesday. Not all the victims are satisfied with Tsarnaev's apology. Decades of appeals could be ahead. Don Dahler reports.
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Paula Reid, CBS News Justice Department Reporter, discusses Dzhokhar Tsarnaev being formally sentenced to death.
Federal investigators and prosecutors in the trial of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev reacted to the sentencing and apology
Federal investigators and prosecutors in the trial of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev reacted to the sentencing and apology. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has their comments.
Before being sentenced to death, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev admitted to bombing the Boston Marathon in 2013 and apologized to the victims and their families
Before being sentenced to death, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev admitted to bombing the Boston Marathon in 2013 and apologized to the victims and their families. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman spoke to CBSN about the sentencing.
Victims of the Boston Marathon bombing spoke to the public after Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was sentenced to death
Victims of the Boston Marathon bombing spoke to the public after Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was sentenced to death. CBSN's Contessa Brewer covered their statements.
Before being sentenced to death, Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev addressed the victims of the 2013 attack
Before being sentenced to death, Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev addressed the victims of the 2013 attack. Boston Globe reporter Scott Helman was at the hearing and described the scene in the courtroom.
State prosecutors released new details of the shootout between the Boston marathon bombers and police
State prosecutors released new details of the shootout between the Boston marathon bombers and police that killed Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and left Officer Richard Donahue clinging to his life.
Researchers have been looking at how the attack on the Boston Marathon led to a number of hearing related injuries
Researchers have been looking at how the attack on the Boston Marathon led to a number of hearing related injuries. Doctors say Doctors say 90% of patients hospitalized for injuries also had ruptured ear drums. Michelle Miller reports.
After Patrick Downes lost his leg in the Boston Marathon bombing, he received help from BJ Ganem, a veteran of the Iraq war
After Patrick Downes lost his leg in the Boston Marathon bombing, he received help from BJ Ganem, a veteran of the Iraq war. Ganem, an amputee himself, helped Downes adjust to life with a prosthetic. CBS News correspondent Don Dahler spoke with both men about the bond they've formed.
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Terror plot foiled, suspect under arrest
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.
Iraqi man charged with terror plot: officials
An Iraqi national was arrested and charged with planning to carry out several terror attacks in the U.S., including at a New York City synagogue and other prominent Jewish centers in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Arizona. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Sources: Iraqi national planned synagogue attacks
Federal prosecutors charged an Iraqi national on Friday with planning several terrorist attacks in the U.S. as retribution for the Iran war. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Iraqi national accused of plotting attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is facing federal charges for allegedly plotting several terror attacks in the U.S., including targeting a Jewish institution in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Jake Rosen report.
Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
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Former death row inmate granted bond after nearly being executed 3 times
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Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
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A longtime Atlanta principal retired, then returned to his school as a handyman
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Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
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Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
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Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
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Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
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Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map
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Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
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Colorado governor commutes Trump ally Tina Peters' prison sentence
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Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
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The origins of hantavirus
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Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says
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FDA blocked melanoma drug as confusion reigned under Makary
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Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit
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U.S. reups $6M reward for American missing in Afghanistan for 12 years
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Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
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NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
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Previewing new season of "Couples Therapy"
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Waymos get in Atlanta traffic jam
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Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
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Closing arguments held in OpenAI case
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
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Terror plot foiled, suspect under arrest
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.
Iraqi man charged with terror plot: officials
An Iraqi national was arrested and charged with planning to carry out several terror attacks in the U.S., including at a New York City synagogue and other prominent Jewish centers in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Arizona. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Sources: Iraqi national planned synagogue attacks
Federal prosecutors charged an Iraqi national on Friday with planning several terrorist attacks in the U.S. as retribution for the Iran war. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Iraqi national accused of plotting attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is facing federal charges for allegedly plotting several terror attacks in the U.S., including targeting a Jewish institution in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Jake Rosen report.
Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
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NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
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