Why is the Boston Marathon Bombing getting so much news coverage and so memorable?

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Adamismyna

I'm not at all trying to downplay the tragedy in Boston. What I am wondering though with regards to news coverage and details about it, "Why is it such a national tragedy" rather then a 1 or 2 day news story. In 1998 there was a school shooting in Oregon where 4 people were killed (2 in the suspect's home and 2 at the school) and it was tragic but a 2 day only news story. The Boston Marathon Tragedy is being covered more like the Oklahoma City Bombing or the Sandy Hook Shooting where many more lives were lost.
So what is it about the Boston Marathon Bombing that has made it such a news story and I presume an historic event that will be a "where were you when you heard about the Boston Marathon Bombing". When the World Trade Center was bombed in 1993 there was another major story two days later that got just as much coverage so even that was a two day news story even though there were updates. the Vanderbilt News Archive showed the Waco Shootout two days after the WTC Bombing got almost just as much coverage. Whereas the West Texas Explosion a day or two after the Boston Bombing got very little coverage due to the Boston Bombing.

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The Boston Marathon is an international sporting event with international participation.
And international media coverage.
The US media knows the eyes of the world are on them to provide information.
That's why it's getting so much coverage.

What's your excuse for not knowing that?

Have they found out who bombed the Boston Marathon?

B

Or have they found clues? I saw a picture right when the bomb happen someone was on the roof of a building. I've been praying all day for these innocent people and I hope they find who did this! And it pisses me off when people are stupid enough to believe its a "conspiracy" thing like grow up from your little middle school faze and know that this is reality! If they added extra stuff please inform me , the only thing I know is that 3 people died (May they Rest in Peace) and 172 people are injured and some lost limbs and are in critical condition.. Please inform me
In anything other than that please, God bless!

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Seeing as you obviously have an internet connection. You will know the answers as quickly as the rest of us. Just do an internet search for "Boston marathon bombing." That will give you all the latest news.

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