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15-Block Area Secured As Crime Scene After Boston Attack

Multiple people were injured by an explosion near the finish line of the Boston Marathon today. Melissa Block talks to Tovia Smith for more.

Police officers with their guns drawn hear a second explosion down the street near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. The first explosion knocked down a runner at the finish line.

Boston Blast: Man Knocked Over By Explosion, Got Up, Finished Race

Bill Iffrig, 78, finished second in his division despite being knocked over by an explosion at the Boston Marathon.

A marathon runner, wrapped in a blanket to stay warm after the race, watched Monday as authorities investigated the bombings that shook the finish line area at the Boston Marathon. At least three people were killed and dozens were wounded.

Boston Marathon Explosions: Tuesday's Developments

The investigation into the explosions that killed three and injured dozens continues. We're tracking developments.

Westchester Increases Security After Boston Explosions

At least one county executive in New York’s Hudson Valley says security was stepped up Monday as a result of the bombings at the Boston Marathon. And…

The IMF says economic woes in places like Cyprus will tamp down global growth.

IMF Lowers 2013 Economic Growth Forecasts

The International Monetary Fund has lowered its projections for global economic growth, including in the United States, citing sharp cuts in government spending and the struggling eurozone.

Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal on marathon bombings

A short time ago, WAMC’s Ian Pickus spoke with Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal, a longtime Democrat from the first district, who says he has been…

Oklahoma City officials say that a marathon that's part of memorial events honoring the anniversary of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building will take place Friday. Here, Boy Scouts take part in the 2010 event.

Oklahoma City Marathon Will Proceed, Organizers Say After Boston Attack

News of the deadly bombing attack on the Boston Marathon is echoing in Oklahoma City, where residents will observe the 18th anniversary Friday of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. The events include a marathon, which organizers say will still take place.

Minor Quakes Shake Oklahoma Overnight

Five tremors rock Oklahoma early today; there are no reports of damage or injuries.

A Tesla Model S drives outside the Tesla factory in Fremont, Calif., on June 22. The electric car was named Automobile of the Year by <em>Automobile</em> <em>Magazine</em> and Car of the Year by <em>Motor Trend</em>.

Electric Car Maker Tesla Will See First Quarterly Profit

The company said it will deliver 4,750 of its flagship Model S, its much-lauded four-door, luxury sports sedan. That amount exceeds its earlier estimates of 4,500 cars sold this quarter.

Afghanistan presidential spokesman Aimal Faizi speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, earlier this year.

Afghanistan, Pakistan Struggle To Find Common Ground

Relations between the two countries have long been problematic but seemed to be turning a corner a few months ago. Now, they are at it again: After a series of diplomatic miscues, each country is accusing the other of hindering peace talks with the Taliban.

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