Rebekah DeMartino has endured 17 surgeries on her leg since she was severely injured in the Boston Marathon bombing. The 27-year-old made the decision to have it amputated this week. She posted a breakup letter on Facebook, wishing her leg the best, but saying she would be cutting it out of her life for good. Anderson spoke with Rebekah and you won't soon forget her courage, positivity and sense of humor.
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Post by: AC360 Filed under: American Journey • Boston Marathon Attack |
One of the survivors of last year's bombing lost a leg in the attack and has had a long road to recovery. Along the way, she was reunited with the stranger who helped her that day. The two now share an unbreakable bond. Randi Kaye catches up with both women to see how this past year has changed them and made them stronger.
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Post by: AC360 Filed under: Boston Marathon Attack • Randi Kaye |
We have been following the remarkable journey of Adrianne Haslet-Davis, a dancer who lost part of her leg in the Boston Marathon bombing. A year later, she has shown tremendous determination, and with the help of a prosthetic leg she is making incredible progress. Today her brothers ran the race in her honor and she joined them at the end to cross the finish line. Anderson spoke to Adrianne about today's race.
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Post by: AC360 Filed under: Adrianne Haslet-Davis • Boston Marathon Attack |
Some ran to prove the terrorists did not win. Some ran to remember. Some ran to show what "Boston Strong" really means. There were as many reasons to run as there were runners in today's Boston Marathon. A year after a terror attack targeted the race, this year's Marathon had one of the largest field of runners in the race's history. That was matched by an overwhelming turnout of fans cheering along the route.
AC360 Producer Chuck Hadad was at today's race and sent back these photos.
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Post by: AC360, Chuck Hadad, Gabriel Kinder Filed under: Adrianne Haslet-Davis • Boston Marathon Attack |
The nation paused today to mark one year since the terror attack Boston Marathon bombing. The city of Boston marked this milestone by reflecting on a year filled with challenges and resilience. 'Boston Strong' has become the city's rallying cry, and Boston's strength was on full display today.
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Post by: AC360 Filed under: Boston Marathon Attack |
This year's World Series is special to Boston. It comes six months after the bombing at the Boston Marathon severely tested the city's resilience. By all accounts, the people who call Boston home have emerged stronger than ever.'Boston Strong,' as they say. For bombing survivor Steven Byrne, it has been a tough road to recovery, buoyed by the spirit of the city and his beloved Red Sox. Gary Tuchman went to Boston and watched game one of the series with Steven.
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Six months after the Boston Marathon terror attack, we may soon learn whether Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will face the death penalty. Prosecutors say they will make their recommendation by the end of this month. Susan Candiotti has the latest on the case.
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Post by: AC360 Filed under: Boston Marathon Attack • Dzhokhar Tsarnaev |
Adrianne Haslet-Davis is a survivor of the Boston bombings. The professional dance instructor lost her left leg below the knee and has vowed to dance again. Adrianne, along with her husband Adam, who was also injured in the attack, agreed to videotape her recovery for AC 360°. The journey they documented in the six months since the bombings is filled with triumphs and struggles of both body and mind. Through every step, Adrianne is determined to be made whole again, resilient in the face of extreme challenges. She insists no one should ever call her a victim – she’s a survivor.
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Post by: AC360 Filed under: Adrianne Haslet-Davis • Boston Marathon Attack |
Six months have passed since the terror attack at the Boston Marathon. It was shortly after that tragedy that we met, Adrianne Haslet-Davis. She is a professional dancer who lost her left leg below the knee and vows to dance again. We are following the inspiring story of her recovery.
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Filed under: Adrianne Haslet-Davis • Boston Marathon Attack |
Boston bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pleads not guilty during his first court appearance. Deborah Feyerick reports.
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Post by: Deborah Feyerick Filed under: Boston Marathon Attack • Crime & Punishment |
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