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'Toronto Stronger' Sign Infuriates Fans [PICTURES]

Clay Moden — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:05:41 +0000

This sign has made fans all over react with anger this morning. A fan brought this sign to the Maple Leafs v. Bruins game in Toronto on Monday night. The Bruins beat the Leafs, and it appears that this sign has gotten a lot of attention worldwide. It’s just a sick thing to do. If [...]

Boston Marathon Bombings Survivor Leads Emotional Pregame Pep Rally for Bruins

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:06:45 +0000

Get your goose bumps ready. Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombings who lost both his legs in the attacks, served as honorary flag banner captain during the Bruins playoff game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. He waved a Bruins pennant before the game while on the ice as the [...]

Nike Releases Tasteless 'Boston Massacre' Shirt [PICTURE]

Rob Banks — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:07:40 +0000

This is a story that has horrible timing. The shirt, by Nike, is said to be a reference that’s a play on the Boston Massacre — the 1770 incident in which British soldiers killed five civilians and wounded six others. What it is now is a joke about the New York Yankees beating the Boston [...]

Boston Bombing Suspect Starting To Respond, Answers Investigators Questions

Rob Banks — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:59:41 +0000

Investigators say that despite a serious throat wound that is preventing him to talk, surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is beginning to respond to questions from interrogators. Tsarnaev, 19, has some serious throat injuries that investigators say may be from a suicide attempt. Tsarnaev was communicating in writing with a special team of [...]

Robin Williams Offers 'Perfect Plan' For Peace

Rob Banks — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:43:44 +0000

This has been circling the internet this past weekend, and especially after the events in Boston this week, honestly, this makes a good point. Although it was written back in 2003 and Williams did not write the entire thing, he did tack on some jokes at the end of this. The Plan! I see a [...]

Neil Diamond Pays Tribute To Boston Marathon Bombing Victims at Red Sox Game [VIDEO]

Dale Mussen — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:25:47 +0000

Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” has been played in the middle of the 8th inning at every Boston Red Sox game since 2002. Diamond revealed in an interview just a few years ago that Caroline Kennedy was the inspiration for the song. He says the image of her on a horse when she was a child [...]

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

Major Police Operation Underway in Boston Suburb [UPDATED]

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:29 +0000

6:55 AM ET: The AP is reporting that the suspects are from Chechnya, and have lived in the US for at least one year. The surviving Boston bomb suspect has been identified as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge, Ma. NBC News is reporting that both suspects are brothers. Sources say that the men may have military experience, according to law enforcement officials.

6:30 AM ET: CNN is reporting that officials are worried that the suspect who remains at large could have explosives on his body. An official tells the network that the suspect killed overnight had explosives on his body. As a result, city officials have suspended all public transportation for the time being. Those in Watertown and the surrounding neighborhoods are being urged to shelter in place until further notice. Many colleges have cancelled classes for the day. Businesses are being told not to open.

See Witness Video From Police Shootout With Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects!

Clay Moden — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:21:53 +0000

Here is an amatuer video from early Friday (April 19) of the shootout between Boston-area police and what has been reported as the Boston Marathon suspects. One suspect is dead, and one at large. One officer has been killed and another injured. [button href="http://wyrk.com/?p=195840" title="Get the Latest Details on The Hunt For The Marathon Suspects" [...]

BREAKING NEWS — Boston Marathon Suspect At Large

Rob Banks — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:40:12 +0000

Police were called to Massachusetts Institute of Technology Thursday night (April 18) just before 11 p.m. An MIT campus police officer responding to a report of a disturbance in the area of Vassar and Main streets was reportedly shot. According to authorities, the officer was found evidencing multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the [...]

FBI Releases Images, Video of Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:25:52 +0000

Special Agent Rick DesLauriers of the FBI, who is leading the investigation of the Boston Marathon bombings, just held a press conference in which he revealed that there are two suspects. The FBI released photographs and video of two men believed to be responsible for the attacks. The FBI showed video of the two men walking [...]

Sabres Coach Corey Smith Calls WYRK After Emotional Game in Boston [AUDIO]

Rob Banks — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:40:32 +0000

It’s been an emotional couple days in Boston, and it showed in last night’s Sabres game against Boston that regardless of where you come from, what you do and who you root for, tragedies like the Boston Marathon bring people in this country together. I don’t think I can say it any better than Dale [...]

Why I Take My Hat Off For Our National Anthem [VIDEO]

Clay Moden — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:03:23 +0000

I was out watching the Sabres/Bruins game Wednesday night. Did you see the pre-game ceremony? The National Anthem? To hear 18,000 people singing along to the most beautiful song ever written brought tears to my eyes, and from what I saw, many other grown men and women’s eyes as well. After Monday’s cowardly bombing at [...]

Boston Marathon Charity Scams To Avoid — And One Actual Charity To Donate To

Brian Russel — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:10:32 +0000

Tragedies like the Boston Marathon bombing are horrific, but they also bring people together. So many people try to do good and contribute, however, believe it or not, there are people that are only trying to make a buck and scam people during a vulnerable time. In fact, according to The Domains, an industry news site about online domain [...]

Conflicting Reports Regarding a Possible Arrest in Boston Bombings [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:20 +0000

2:45 p.m. (EST): The Boston Police Department has announced that "there has not been an arrest in the Marathon attack." Investigations are ongoing.

2:35 p.m.: CNN is retracting their previous report that an arrest has been made in the Boston Marathon bombings. Other sources are reporting that officials are close to identifying a suspect after reviewing area surveillance video, but no arrests have been made.

Brad Paisley 'Heartbroken' by Boston Marathon Bombings

Billy Dukes — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:16 +0000

Brad Paisley learned of the tragedy at the Boston Marathon on Monday (April 15), and like all Americans, he felt for the victims, the families of victims and all Bostonians. During an interview after the fact the singer expressed the sadness and anger he felt seeing coverage of the marathon bombings. “I am absolutely heartbroken,” Paisley [...]

Boston Marathon Solidarity Run Being Planned at Delaware Park

Brett Alan — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:28:03 +0000

As people are trying to make sense of the bombing that took place yesterday in Boston, others are asking, “What can I do?” An impromptu solidarity run is being planned for runners in Buffalo. If you’re looking for ways that you can help, here is one of them. Stop out to Delaware Park this Sunday [...]

What The Stars Are Saying About the Boston Marathon Explosions

Candace Pregitzer — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:16:32 +0000

Here are some tweets from country stars about yesterday’s (April 15) events at the Boston Marathon. Can’t sleep.My heart is heavy.I think about someone wanting to hurt my family and my blood boils.Boston, we love you. — Randy Houser (@RandyHouser) April 16, 2013 Sickened today:( God Bless Us all — Randy Houser (@RandyHouser) April 16, [...]

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:38:09 +0000

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?

The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

See Pictures From the Boston Marathon Explosion [WARNING -- GRAPHIC]

Rob Banks — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:15:28 +0000