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Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]
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.
Sedalia’s Weekend Events – Weekend of April 20
April 19, 2013 Here are some of the happenings going on this weekend.
FBI Releases Images, Video of Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects
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.
Mid-Missouri Outlaws Ready to Host Kansas City Renegades Saturday Night
April 18, 2013 The Mid-Missouri Outlaws are ready to come back home to the Mathewson Exhibition Center this Saturday, April 20. The Outlaws will take on their new and only in-state rival, the Kansas City Renegades. The Renegades come into this game 3-2 with wins over the Oklahoma Defenders, Wichita Wild and Kansas Koyotes in the last three weeks. The Outlaws have yet to win a game, but are looking to build momentum after last week’s loss 36-34 to Oklahoma.
SFCC Basketball Player Kenny Chery Signs With Baylor
April 17, 2013 Today was a historic day for the State Fair Community College Athletics Program as Sophomore Guard Kenny Chery officially signed his letter of intent to play at Baylor. In this past season, Chery was the Roadrunners' leading scorer, averaging 16.4 points and five rebounds per game and 105 assists for the season. Cherry also led the team in steals with 48.
Conflicting Reports Regarding a Possible Arrest in Boston Bombings [UPDATED]
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.
5 Amazing Fans Who Caught Foul Balls Without Dropping Their Beers
We've all seen fans at sporting events try to match the competitors on the field from time to time. As the ball flies toward them, they make valiant efforts to grab a souvenir. Some are armed with gloves, while others choose instead to duck and cover
7-Year-Old Cancer Patient Jack Hoffman Now Has an Upper Deck Rookie Card
April 17, 2013 Jack Hoffman isn't your normal 7-year-old. He is currently battling cancer while scoring touchdowns for the University of Nebraska in there Spring football game. Many of you, like myself were compelled by the video of Jack scoring a touchdown during the Huskers' Spring football game in Lincoln, Neb. Jack's story and video soon took the internet by storm. The card maker Upper Deck proposed the question of a Jack Hoffman rookie card on Twitter and the response was an overwhelming yes!
Busch Stadium to Host First College Football Game
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that the football teams of longtime rivals Southeast Missouri State University and Southern Illinois University will play each other at Busch Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.