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East Coast Cities at Risk in Future Tsunamis
If a major tsunami were to occur off the Atlantic coast, cities from New England to New Jersey could be hardest hit.
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The Psychology of a Citywide Lockdown
People around Boston didn't stay inside Friday because the city forced them to. And this distinction matters.
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'We Cannot Continue to Lock Down an Entire City'
Boston lifts its "shelter in place" order with the remaining suspect still at large.
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How Much Will the Boston Lockdown Cost?
The estimates at this early stage vary widely.
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Boston Is One of the Best Prepared U.S. Cities to Handle a Crisis
The city conducted vivid, citywide disaster simulations in 2011 and 2012.
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Cambridge, Mass.: A Refugee Magnet
29 percent of the city's population is foreign born.
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Scenes From Inside a City on Lockdown
Boston area residents are holding their breath.
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The Geography of the Boston Marathon Manhunt
Much of last night's action took place in Cambridge and Watertown, a western suburb of Boston.
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It's Almost Impossible to Put an Entire U.S. Metro Area on Lockdown
Boston area residents and business owners are being asked to "shelter in place" during this morning's manhunt. But what does that look like?
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Boston, Suburbs on Lockdown; a 'Terrifying Scene'
All transit has been suspended; residents urged to remain in their homes. Police are conducting a door-to-door manhunt for second bombing suspect.

