Stories Tagged as
Boston marathon
Policing the streets with military hardware
by
Kai Ryssdal
Sep 29, 2016
Craig Atkinson's documentary "Do Not Resist" looks at the militarization of American law enforcement.
Skechers a winner this Boston Marathon
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 21, 2014
Meb Keflezighi ran more than 26 miles in 2:08:37. Wearing Skechers.
Rolling Stone's Boston bomber cover prompts backlash
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jul 17, 2013
The magazine's decision to put the Boston Marathon bombing suspect on its cover has sparked rebukes from retail outlets and government officials.
Why many businesses skip 'terrorism insurance'
by
Nancy Marshall-Genzer
and Katie Long
Apr 26, 2013
Four in ten businesses choose to skip extra insurance for acts of terrorism, why?
Can you trademark a rallying cry like 'Boston Strong'?
by
David Gura
Apr 23, 2013
"Boston Strong" was a phrase that came out of the uprising of goodwill for the city after the Boston Marathon bombings. Now, some are trying to trademark it. Can it be done?
We're watching you: Surveillance cameras are a hot ticket item, after Boston
by
Molly Wood
Apr 23, 2013
After Boston, surveillance cameras are hot sellers, and it's not just businesses that are buying.
Boston manhunt ends, bombing suspect captured
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 19, 2013
WBUR's Curt Nickisch on the developments Friday night in Boston.
For public good, not for profit.
How do you lock down a city like Boston and how much does it cost?
by
David Gura
Apr 19, 2013
With a manhunt for bombing suspect, the city of Boston came to a standstill. A look into the mechanics of locking down a major metropolitan area and how much it costs.
During lockdown, a Watertown business stayed open, thanks to a tenacious CEO -- and the cloud
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 19, 2013
While most of the Boston area was on lockdown due to a manhunt for a Boston Marathon bombing suspect, one company, athenahealth, kept their doors open virtually.
Watertown, Boston suburbs on lockdown as search for suspect intensifies
Apr 19, 2013
As a manhunt for one of suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings intensifies this morning, authorities are asking residents of Watertown, MA., and other towns nearby to stay in their homes. Public transit has been suspended and businesses are being asked to remain closed.