Catching Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
A look back at the manhunt that resulted in the arrest of convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. (Original air date: March 23, 2014)
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The court ruled 6-3 along ideological lines.
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Adrianne Haslet-Davis, a professional ballroom dancer who lost a part of her left leg at the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013
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A look back at CBSN's coverage of the biggest stories of 2015
A look back at CBSN's coverage of the biggest stories of 2015.
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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Federal investigators and prosecutors in the trial of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev reacted to the sentencing and apology
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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.
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.
Some in Boston are relieved that the trial of marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has ended
Some in Boston are relieved that the trial of marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has ended. However, with Tsarnaev sentenced to death, it’s only the beginning of a lengthy appeals process. Don Dahler reports.
CBS News legal expert Rikki Kleiman joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to explain what lies ahead for the convicted murderer
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev became the first terrorist suspect to be sentenced to death in the post-September 11th era, but it could be years before his sentence is carried. CBS News legal expert Rikki Kleiman joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to explain what lies ahead for the convicted murderer.
The federal jury spent 14-hours deliberating his fate before announcing the unanimous decision
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was sentenced to death for his role in the 2013 attack that killed four people and injured more than 260. The federal jury spent 14-hours deliberating his fate before announcing the unanimous decision. Don Dahler reports.
Although Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was sentenced to death for his role in the Boston Marathon bombing, it's likely his case will be the subject of a lengthy appeals process
Although Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was sentenced to death for his role in the Boston Marathon bombing, it's likely his case will be the subject of a lengthy appeals process. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman explains the next steps following the sentence.
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the lawyers' strategies
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's defense team will present its case for why the convicted Boston Marathon bomber should be sentenced to life in prison instead of the death penalty. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the lawyers' strategies.
Survivors told stories that brought many in court to tears
Before resting their case Thursday, prosecutors tried to drive home why they believe Dzhokhar Tsarnaev deserves the death penalty. Survivors told stories that brought many in court to tears. The jury deciding whether to execute the bomber will hear the defense's case next week. Don Dahler reports from Boston.
The defense elaborated on a profane gesture the convicted Boston Marathon bomber made in a holding cell in 2013
The penalty phase of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's trial continues Thursday after an emotional day of testimony from survivors. The defense elaborated on a profane gesture the convicted Boston Marathon bomber made in a holding cell in 2013. Don Dahler reports on the surveillance video that was never seen until Wednesday.
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Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran says it "cannot trust the Americans"
Two days of talks in Washington between Lebanon and Israel produced an extension of the current ceasefire by 45 days.
Finnish divers join search for bodies of 4 Italian divers in the Maldives
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At least 4 killed by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia
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Venezuela says it deported Alex Saab, a key Maduro ally, to the U.S.
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A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered
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Transcript: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
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A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered
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Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
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