Boston-Area Woman Killed in Blasts Was "a Dream"
Krystle Campbell was among the three people killed when bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon on Monday, her father told NBC News on Tuesday. That confirmation came as another victim, 8-year-old Martin...
View ArticleComfort Dogs Travel to Boston After Bombings
Some of the biggest heros to emerge from the Boston Marathon bombings are small and cuddly. Lutheran Church Charities of Addison, Ill. is deploying five specially-trained golden retrievers through...
View ArticleDoctor at Marathon Finish Line: "It Was Like War"
For 28 years, Dr. Howard Palamarchuk has taken his Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine students to the Boston Marathon. "This is a field trip for them, kind of a graduation trip to come up...
View ArticleLocals Witness Boston Marathon Explosions
Spectators and runners are describing the twin explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday. Special Coverage: Terror in Boston NBC 7 San Diego checked the registration website and found...
View ArticleRace Organizers Revisit Security After Boston Bombings
The organization that runs many racing events including one of the most popular marathons in San Diego said it’s already reviewing security protocol in response to the Boston Marathon bombings....
View ArticleChinese National Lingzi Lu Is 3rd Bombings Victim
A Chinese national killed in the Boston Marathon bombings has been identified as Boston University graduate student Lingzi Lu. A spokesman for the school told NBC News Lu's family gave them permission...
View ArticleAmid the Tragedy, a Marriage Proposal
Andrew Ruggiero, of Boston, planned to be at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, down on one knee with diamond in hand, when his girlfriend crossed the finish line. He and Melissa...
View ArticleCalif. Lawmakers Consider Anti-Swatting Bill
A bill to increase penalties for swatting, a prank that has sent swarms of law enforcement to celebrities’ homes in recent weeks, unanimously passed a California Assembly committee Tuesday. Assembly...
View ArticleSuspicious Device Investigated in Kearny Mesa
A suspicious device in Kearny Mesa is being investigated by the San Diego Fire Department. The item was spotted around 2:20 p.m. at 7533 Ronson Rd. inside a car compound. Officials have blocked off...
View ArticleAztec Coach Beth Burns Retires
The head women’s basketball coach for San Diego State University announced her retirement on Tuesday. Beth Burns, who coached for 16 years, has the most wins in Aztecs women’s basketball history,...
View ArticleCity Hall Conflicts Reign In Mayor’s Absence
While the mayor’s away on a Chamber of Commerce mission in Mexico City, the contentious cat-and-mouse drama of municipal government remained in full swing Tuesday. City Attorney Jan...
View ArticleFuneral Held for American Diplomat Killed in Afghanistan
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in suburban Chicago to say their final goodbyes to an American diplomat killed in the line of duty. Anne Smedinghoff, 25, of River Forest was killed 11 days ago by a suicide...
View ArticleWeiner 2nd Place in Democratic NYC Mayoral Poll
Disgraced former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner could mount a serious Democratic primary challenge against City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, whose lead in the mayoral race is slipping, a new NBC New...
View ArticleRunner: "You Can't Live in Fear"
When the largest running club in San Diego gathered for its weekly training session, members welcomed home some Boston Marathon participants and held a moment of silence for those killed and injured in...
View ArticleWhat Makes One a "Helper"?
Many people think they know how they'd react but it isn't always that simple. In fact, the instinct usually boils down to science. NBC 7's Danya Bacchus reports.
View ArticlePossible Ricin Letters to Obama, Senator Signed by "KC"
Federal officials believe the same person has sent letters possibly contaminated with poisonous ricin to President Obama and a Republican senator from Mississippi, bearing the signature "I am KC and I...
View ArticleComputer Glitch Delays Flight to Funeral
A San Diego man heading to Dallas for a funeral was delayed by the American Airlines computer problems.Photo Credit: NBC 6 South Florida
View ArticleThousands Gather for Boston Bombing Vigil
On the day after the Boston terror attack, the greater Boston community learned more about those whose lives were lost. The three people killed in Monday’s dual explosions at the finish line of the...
View ArticleMother, 2 Kids Pulled from Crushed Car
A mother and her two children were pulled from an overturned car near a San Diego-area highway Tuesday. The Nissan Xterra was traveling along Interstate 5 around 4:20 p.m. when it went off the road,...
View Article9/11 Victim's Remains Identified, More Than 11 Years After Attack
A 55-year-old man who died in the 2001 World Trade Center attack has had a piece of his remains identified for the first time, officials said Wednesday. The medical examiner's office said the...
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