T least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. TV footage showed bloodied runners and spectators being treated at the scene and the road strewn with debris.
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
A single woman, who was granted IVF funding on the NHS, finally has a baby after suffering three miscarriages .
A mum who weighed just 8st 1lb at eight months pregnant has battled her eating disorder to give birth to a healthy baby girl .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A Crohn's sufferer has slammed doctors who allegedly accused her of being anorexic after she lost 10st in just three months .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
Most people have an angel at the top of their Christmas tree, but one bear at Chester Zoo decided he wanted to be the star of the show .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
THIS is the moment one irritated pelican nearly swallows the entire head of his unlucky competitor .
CRAZY BEARDS come into their GROWN when they've been twisted and waxed into shape .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .