Topic: Watertown (Massachusetts)

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Boston bombing reveals a new American maturity toward insecurity

The post-9/11 'new normal' has evolved: The tactical and emotional responses to the Boston Marathon bombings show what experts call a national maturity toward terrorism that echoes longer experience with such crises in England, Spain, Russia, Japan, and Israel.

Did Boston Marathon bombing suspects’ mother push them toward jihad? (+video)

Zubeidat Tsarnaeva says her sons were framed by US authorities in the Boston Marathon bombing. But in recorded conversations, she discusses jihad with her son Tamerlan Tsarnaev.

Opinion: Boston bombings: Come together, right now, on social media

After the Boston bombings, we, as Americans, rose together in a time of tragedy. Social media accelerated our camaraderie faster than ever. It can sustain it further still, despite some of the downsides of this technology.

Opinion: Boston bombings and a Muslim identity crisis

The Tsarnaev brothers had a jumbled identity. I know, because I also had one as a Muslim immigrant to the United States. The challenge of the Boston bombings is for Muslim communities and law enforcement to help create a generation of Muslims with an American identity.

Opinion: After Boston bombings: Beware Russia-US cooperation on counter-terrorism

After the Boston bombings, Russian President Putin and US President Obama announced closer cooperation on counter-terrorism. But Americans should have their eyes wide open about any counter-terrorism agreements with Russia.

Change Agent After Boston Marathon bombing: Faith in Watertown

A pastor at a suburban church in Watertown, Mass., reflects on the Boston Marathon bombing, the pursuit of a terrorist suspect to her town, and how her congregation lived through a nightmare to emerge 'filled with a mighty spirit … a holy one.'

The Monitor's View: Search for motives in Boston bombing: What it means for everyone

What might have motivated suspects Tamerland and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in the Boston bombings? Simplistic answers – say, Islamic militancy or immigrant anger – may not suffice. Yet knowing such motives may help everyone act to prevent such attacks.

Boston Marathon bombing moves from solidarity to partisan politics

Partisanship was absent in the days following the Boston Marathon bombing. Now, political issues are entering into the discussion, including gun control, immigration, and national security.

Boston Marathon bombing manhunt liveblog: bombing suspect in custody, officials thank public

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is now confirmed to be in custody, and is said to be in serious condition.

Boston bombing manhunt for suspect No. 2 prompts lockdown; No. 1 killed

Boston bombing case takes a dramatic turn overnight, involving a firefight and car chase into neighboring Watertown, Mass. One suspect is dead; No. 2 is at large. Several suburbs are on lockdown Friday morning.

Black Friday record: Weekend sales up 13 percent

Black Friday record pushes spending to $59 billion over four days. By extending Black Friday, retailers made it easy to shop and drew in record numbers of shoppers. 

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The family dinner is back – not haute, but the right thing to do

The family dinner – bolstered by science and popular buzz – is back: From Hollywood to the White House and out there at the dinner tables of America, the family ritual is increasingly considered the right thing to do.

Winter solstice: time to celebrate brighter days ahead

Winter solstice occurred Thursday at 12:30 a.m., Eastern time. Throughout the Northern Hemisphere winter solstice celebrations help beat back winter's gloom and usher in longer days.

Groupon and four other firms thrived in recession. Their secret?

Although the recession is technically over, many companies are still struggling to make up for lost profit, customers, and locations. But some companies have come out of the recession better than they went in, thanks to their adjustments to consumer demand and other smart business strategies. Here are five companies that have thrived despite the worst downturn since the Great Depression:

Times Square bomb plot: Massachusetts man had suspect's phone number

Federal prosecutors said a Massachusetts man arrested last week on immigration charges had the phone number of the Times Square bombing suspect.

FBI raids in Times Square probe: What were they looking for?

The FBI raids in Brookline and Watertown, Mass., and on Long Island, N.Y. were likely following-up on information gained from the interrogation of Faisal Shahzad, a suspect in the Times Square probe.

Toyota recall update: dealers face full lots, anxious customers

As the Toyota recall grows to 9 million cars worldwide, dealers in America handhold worried customers and brace for losses of up to $2 million a month.

Can Detroit go green?

In the race for the best green auto technology, Detroit is a slightly late entrant. But from battery innovation to re-training workers, the Motor City is going to give green a go.

AONE stock soars as investors eye advanced car batteries

Trading as AONE, batterymaker A123 was a big first-day hit with investors.

Batteries help recharge the economy

The race for better batteries has spurred venture capitalists.

When nature gets a second chance

Degraded landscapes can be returned to natural beauty and usefulness.

Americans at ballparks react to Obama's first 100 days

From Angel Stadium in southern California to Fenway Park in Boston, fans laud and lampoon the president's early initiatives.

Worldwide race to make better batteries

The US is a late entry, but new domestic projects are revving to go.

Q&A with GM's hybrid chief Robert Kruse