New details are emerging now on the two Boston Marathon bombers -- amid signs that the issue could soon morph into a partisan political issue. Developments on three fronts: (1) CBS News reports that surviving bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was bleeding from the neck and leg and would likely have died if he had not been captured: More details have emerged about the Friday … [Read more...] about New Details Emerging on Boston Bombers and Past FBI Inquiries (UPDATED)
An Attack on America’s Self-Confidence and Mythology (Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Germany)
Like the shots that launched the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, immortalized by celebrated American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson as the 'shots heard round the world,' the attacks in Boston are also reverberating around the world. Sueddeutsche Zeitung columnist Stefan Kornelius writes that the Boston Marathon bombings, occurring on Patriots' Day, appear well-timed to … [Read more...] about An Attack on America’s Self-Confidence and Mythology (Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Germany)
Quote of the Day: Anzor Tsarnaev’s Advice to His Captured Son Dzhokhar
Our Quote of the Day comes from Anzor Tsarnaev, father of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the Boston Marthon bomber captured last night: 'Tell police everything. Everything. Just be honest.' … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Anzor Tsarnaev’s Advice to His Captured Son Dzhokhar
Chechnya: How a remote Russian republic became linked with terrorism
Chechnya: How a remote Russian republic became linked with terrorism (via The Christian Science Monitor) Copyright ImageClick to View Russian soldiers patrol in Chechnya in October 2003. Chechnya, the ethnic homeland of the two brothers suspected of the Boston Marathon bombings, has been the scene of cyclical revolts and brutal crackdowns by Moscow's forces for the past two … [Read more...] about Chechnya: How a remote Russian republic became linked with terrorism
Time to Start Playing the Twlight Zone Theme
It's time to start playing the Twlight Zone theme. It was inevitable.. … [Read more...] about Time to Start Playing the Twlight Zone Theme
Obama’s Statement on Arrest of Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev for Boston Marathon Terrorist Bombing (VIDEO)
Here's the full video of President Barack Obama's statement following the capture and arrest of accused Boston Marathon terrorist bomber Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev: … [Read more...] about Obama’s Statement on Arrest of Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev for Boston Marathon Terrorist Bombing (VIDEO)
The Public Safety Exception To Miranda
With the capture of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev reports are circulating that the government will be invoking the "public safety" exception to the Miranda rule. I thought I'd offer a brief explanation of this exception. As most of us already know the Miranda case requires that police advise a suspect of his right to counsel before questioning him and if … [Read more...] about The Public Safety Exception To Miranda
2nd Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, now in custody in Boston
He is alive, and according to a federal officer, has unspecified medical needs. It was reported early on that Dzhokhar was taken off site in blacked out windowed car instead of ambulance. But also an ambulance left the scene with siren on. In any case, he is apparently being taken to hospital now. [said to be in stable but critical condition as of 12:42 am MST] The … [Read more...] about 2nd Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, now in custody in Boston
“IT’S OVER”: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Alive and in Custody (Latest Update)
"It's over." Those were reportedly the words communicated to a reporter -- signaling that part of Boston's -- and America's -- nearly week-long nightmare is over: the second suspect in the Boston Marathon terrorist bombing Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, was alive and in custody. "We got him" #oneboston twitter.com/mayortommenino…— Mayor Tom Menino (@mayortommenino) April 20, … [Read more...] about “IT’S OVER”: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Alive and in Custody (Latest Update)
Boston Bombers Inspired by Netflix?
What sets off disordered minds? As the Tsarnaev manhunt winds down, a question arises about parallels between this week’s horrors and the 1997 movie, “Peacemaker,” which ends with a pair of Slavic brothers attempting to blow up the UN with a nuclear bomb. Living and studying in Boston, could the Tsarnaevs have been inspired by a cultured figure in the film who teaches … [Read more...] about Boston Bombers Inspired by Netflix?
Boston bombing suspects: What’s known about Tsarnaev brothers so far?
Boston bombing suspects: What's known about Tsarnaev brothers so far? (via The Christian Science Monitor) Copyright ImageClick to View This combo of photos shows what the FBI is calling 'Suspect No. 1' (l.) and 'Suspect No. 2' (r.) walking through the crowd in Boston on Monday, before the explosions at the Boston Marathon.(FBI/AP) Updated at 11:30 a.m. EDT. The suspects … [Read more...] about Boston bombing suspects: What’s known about Tsarnaev brothers so far?
Please Don’t Forget West, Texas
Obviously the story out of Boston is important and the heavy media coverage is justified. However it seems to me that West, Texas is being lost in the shuffle and that is wrong. As horrible as the events have been in Boston in many ways the damage in West is worse. Blocks of buildings and homes destroyed and a death toll that is now in double digits. Those of us who … [Read more...] about Please Don’t Forget West, Texas
You Knew You’d Hear It
You knew you'd hear it -- and where you'd hear it. (SIGH) … [Read more...] about You Knew You’d Hear It
Quote of the Day: Immigration Reform Foes Pounce on Boston Bombing Suspects
In a way, if you follow American politics and the way anything is seized on and very quickly to either score political points or polarize, you KNEW this was coming. Our political Quote of the Day comes from The Washington Post's Greg Sergant who notes how immigration reform foes are pouncing on the news about the Boston Bombing suspects to use it to battle immigration … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Immigration Reform Foes Pounce on Boston Bombing Suspects
The Hunt on for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
The hunt is on for suspected Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev as Boston reportedly remains a city almost under seige. It's in lockdown on a day when the two brothers' uncle stood in front of the press and called his two nephews "losers," and expressed grief for their actions. The word "alleged" is still used in most news stories -- but it has now clearly gone beyond … [Read more...] about The Hunt on for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
John McCain Defends President’s Speech After Gun Vote
While many Republicans, including Texas’ John Cornyn, attacked the president for his “shameful failure” remarks over the Senate’s dereliction to pass a bipartisan compromise on background checks, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Thursday defended President Obama's speech. McCain was one of just six Republicans who voted for the background check legislation. The Huffington … [Read more...] about John McCain Defends President’s Speech After Gun Vote
Astronomers find most Earth-like planets yet
Astronomers find most Earth-like planets yet (via AFP) Using a potent NASA space telescope to scan the skies for planets like ours where life might exist, astronomers said Thursday they have found the most Earth-like candidates yet. Two of the five planets orbiting a sun-like star called Kepler-62 are squarely in what astronomers call the habitable zone… … [Read more...] about Astronomers find most Earth-like planets yet
Bad News (Cartoon)
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Bad News (Cartoon)
Boston Manhunt: Live Report
Boston manhunt: Live Report (via AFP) 1423 GMT: Boston police say they are seaching for a small, gray Honda SUV with Massachusetts plates. "Possible suspect car. Do not approach." 1420 GMT: Tamerlan also appears to have had a Russian-language YouTube page that features various links to websites pulled by YouTube as well as to those on… … [Read more...] about Boston Manhunt: Live Report
Twitter’s #Music Makes Songs Social
It's a gorgeous music discovery machine: When Twitter opened up its #Music app to everyone on Thursday, it was the strongest sign yet that the social-networking giant is aiming to become a media machine that dominates popular entertainment channels. ... At the heart of Twitter #Music is a discovery engine. Users can see charts of the most popular songs on Twitter -- sampling … [Read more...] about Twitter’s #Music Makes Songs Social