TIME issued a special edition publication for tablets only Thursday, dedicated to the Boston Marathon tragedy. The special issue analyzes the bombing attack and marks the first time that TIME released a free tablet-only edition. During the 2012 election, TIME released two tablet-only issues, but those publications charged a fee.
This special Boston tragedy edition complements TIME's digital coverage on its website. It's available for download free of charge for iPad, Android, Kindle and Nook tablets. The front cover shows a Boston police officer holding a small, injured boy. The Boston Marathon tragedy has sparked tons of emotion from the entire nation.
The Boston Marathon tragedy Monday killed three people and wounded 170 when two explosions went off. Law enforcement officials announced Thursday that two people are being sought for questioning about the bombings. As USA TODAY reported, federal officials reviewed video surveillance of a man putting a suspicious black nylon bag down. No arrests have been made in connection to the explosions yet.
"Contrary to widespread reporting, there have been no arrests made in connection with the Boston Marathon attack,'' a statement from the FBI said.
Details emerged about the bombs that caused the explosions Tuesday. Investigators determined that the bombs were made from pressure cookers, set up to shoot out sharp pieces of shrapnel. Nails, ball bearings and black powder were other ingredients that made up the deadly bombs. Egg timers were used as triggers to spark the explosions, made to maim nearby victims.
As the NY Times reported, people arrived at the emergency room of Massachusetts General Hospital with severe trauma. Metal from the bombs tore through skin, muscle and bone and destroyed limbs. According to doctors at the hospital, only shreds of tissue held together the legs of some victims.
President Obama announced that the Boston Marathon bombing is considered an act of terrorism. As the investigation is ongoing, the attack hasn't been linked to any terror groups or individuals yet. TIME's special edition covering the Boston Marathon explosion will most likely have photos and further analysis of the tragic event. Tablet owners may download the tablet-only magazine at the following links: iPad, Kindle, Nook.
