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US woman wins Marathon for first time in 33 years

Cold, rainy weather was part of unexpected results in this year?s race.

MARATHON SLIDER Boston04/16/18 The Boston Marathon finish line. Runners step in a puddle as they cross the finish line. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff(sports)

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MARATHON SLIDER Boston04/16/18 The Boston Marathon finish line. A runner is helped across the finish line by a Boston EMT.Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff(sports)

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MARATHON SLIDER Boston, MA--4/16/2018-- Yuichiro Hidaka kicked his heels as he approached the finish line of the 122nd Boston Marathon. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) Topic: Reporter:

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MARATHON SLIDER Boston04/16/18 The Boston Marathon finish line. Runners being treated in the medical tent at the finish line. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff(sports)

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MARATHON SLIDER HOPKINTON, MA - 4/16/2018: L-R Payton Richard (cq) and Lila Harber (cq) calling it a day and a rough one at that for these two business women selling lemonade then changing to hot chocolate all done for charity near the Boston Marathon Start...bad waether cut down

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Newton, MA- April 16, 2018: Spectators cheer the members of the elite field on Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon in Newton, MA on April 16, 2018. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: sports reporter:

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MARATHON SLIDER Boston04/16/18 The Boston Marathon finish line. Women winner Desiree Linden cries after she crosses the finish line. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff(sports)

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MARATHON SLIDER Boston, MA--4/16/2018-- Yuki Kawauchi reacts after crossing the finish line to win the 122nd Boston Marathon. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) Topic: Reporter:

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Newton, MA- April 16, 2018: Spectators struggle with wind and rain on Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon in Newton, MA on April 16, 2018. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: sports reporter:

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MARATHON SLIDER HOPKINTON, MA - 4/16/2018: Boston Marathon Start.....gloves needed for cold hands as a volunteer slaps hands with a runner (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: SPORTS TOPIC Boston Marathon

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The full story of Shalane Flanagan?s bathroom break, and why Des Linden waited for her

?Des certainly didn?t have to wait. That was very kind of her to do that,? Flanagan said after the race.

Who the heck is Boston Marathon runner-up Sarah Sellers, anyway?

Here?s what we found out about the American woman who finished second in the Boston Marathon.

About 2,300 Boston Marathon runners receive medical treatment

Cold temperatures, heavy winds and a steady rain have proven too much for a number of Boston Marathon runners to handle, according to Wellesley police.

Despite wet weather, runners are thrilled to cross Marathon finish line

Runners crossed the finish line limping, shivering, grimacing, and even weeping, looking like they had survived a tremendous physical ordeal ? and, of course, they had.

Conditions led to historically slow times for Monday?s Marathon winners

Desiree Linden?s time was the slowest by a women?s victor in 40 years, and Yuki Kawauchi had the slowest winning men?s time in 42 years.

Is this the worst weather ever at the Boston Marathon?

Here?s a look back at the toughest conditions in the 122-year history of the race.

She?s running the Boston Marathon on 30 minutes of sleep after driving all night

?It hasn?t been easy, that?s for sure,? Willa Wanke told CBS Boston.

The Big Picture

The story of the 2018 Boston Marathon, in photos

Thousands of runners competed under miserable weather conditions during the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon.

KEVIN CULLEN

What?s a little rain when you?ve survived war?

Army veterans Tom Davis and Alfredo ?Freddie? De Los Santos, who each lost a leg while deployed, finished first and second in the handcycle division for the second consecutive year.

Cambridge, MA - 8/23/2017 - Poet Frank Bidart poses for a portrait in his home in Cambridge, MA, August 23, 2017. (Keith Bedford/Globe Staff) — Keith Bedford/Globe Staff

Wellesley College professor wins Pulitzer Prize for poetry

Frank Bidart, a Wellesley College professor, won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry on Monday.

Kendrick Lamar just won a Pulitzer for ?DAMN?

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Harvard president says arrest of black student is ?profoundly disturbing?

Drew Faust also said the incident in which a police officer repeatedly struck a black Harvard student while he was pinned down was ?upsetting.?

Wake for slain Yarmouth police officer Sean Gannon set for Tuesday

In a statement, State Police said the wake for Gannon is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Pius X Church on 5 Barbara St. in Yarmouth.

Dog wounded in shooting that killed Yarmouth officer is recovering ?better than expected?

Officer Sean Gannon?s K-9 partner is recovering from being shot last Thursday.

?Steady, men!? A frigid start to Patriots Day at Battle of Lexington reenactment

Despite a driving rain and temperatures in the 30s, hundreds braved the elements for the annual event.

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About the only problem the Red Sox have is what to do with Blake Swihart

They would hate to trade Swihart, but they also are finding it difficult to get him playing time.

Who is this shirtless, hairy hunk from the mid-20th century? Harvard wants to know

The pictures, posted by the library on a blog item, will set your mind racing, if you?re a film fan.

Attorney for Trump lawyer Michael Cohen says Cohen performed secret legal work for Fox News commentator Sean Hannity

Cohen was at federal court in New York City Monday.

Kellyanne Conway rips into James Comey in Monday morning interview

??He has a very deft way of making things about him,?? the White House counselor said on ?Good Morning America.?

Harvard alumnus is Trump?s nominee for Federal Reserve vice chairman

If confirmed, Richard Clarida would bring a mix of skills to the job of the central bank?s number two.

News Analysis

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