Disasters

3 killed as 2 bombs explode at Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon says that bombs caused the two explosions heard at the finish line and that organizers were working with authorities to determine what happened.
Special coverage on Boston bombings
Special coverage from Boston public radio station WBUR on the investigation into the bombings at the Boston Marathon yesterday.
At least two people have died in a weather-related crash in Duluth and more snow is expected.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is extending the state tax filing deadline for some residents affected by storms this week.
Franken, others tour SW Minn. storm damage, estimated at $10M
State and federal officials toured ice storm damage on Saturday in southwestern Minnesota, where government and business representatives estimate it will cost more than $10 million to clean up tree limbs and restore power.
Power has been restored to 134 customers in downtown Minneapolis after an underground fire led to an outage after 6 a.m. Friday.
Volunteers in Fargo have reached the goal of filling one million sandbags in advance of anticipated spring flooding.