bombing

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A Chinese man who said he came to the shrine "every year" declined to answer when asked about the 2015 bombing.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A year later, Gyllenhaal starred in “Stronger,” the story of Jeff Bauman, a man who lost both legs in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The most essential part of Mr. Verini’s reporting occurs after the bombing, as he tracks down as many of the scattered survivors as he can.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

While this contingency would be less costly than another round of bombing or a U.S. ground invasion, it’s unclear whether it would help or hurt negotiations toward a settlement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The Americans agreed to halt the bombing of North Vietnam, and in exchange North Vietnamese negotiators agreed to sit down with representatives of the government of South Vietnam.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin