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Breaking: Boston Police Take Three Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects Into Custody
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Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]
The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.
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Major Police Operation Underway in Boston Suburb [UPDATED]
6:55 AM ET: The AP is reporting that the suspects are from Chechnya, and have lived in the US for at least one year. The surviving Boston bomb suspect has been identified as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge, Ma. NBC News is reporting that both suspects are brothers. Sources say that the men may have military experience, according to law enforcement officials.
6:30 AM ET: CNN is reporting that officials are worried that the suspect who remains at large could have explosives on his body. An official tells the network that the suspect killed overnight had explosives on his body. As a result, city officials have suspended all public transportation for the time being. Those in Watertown and the surrounding neighborhoods are being urged to shelter in place until further notice. Many colleges have cancelled classes for the day. Businesses are being told not to open.
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FBI Releases Pictures, Video Of Boston Bombing Suspects
The FBI released video and photos of the suspects they believe are responsible for the twin bombings at Monday's Boston Marathon.
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Bomb Sniffing Dogs Spotted On Rooftops Before Boston Marathon [Video]
April 16, 2013 A race participant describes seeing bomb sniffing dogs and security personnel on rooftops before the start of the race. Race officials told participants this was only a security exercise and there was no imminent threat.
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Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help
Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?
The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:
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Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]
9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.
CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported that as many as five other unexploded devices were found around Boston, but investigators now doubt that they were actually bombs.
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Off the Air With Jeremy: Boston Marathon Tragedy
April 15, 2013 I'm sitting here watching the coverage of the Boston Marathon explosions with such a heavy heart. It seems it's almost the norm now when you turn on the TV -- we see so many people hurt, killed or shocked by these terrorizing acts.
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The Boston Marathon’s Final Mile Was Dedicated To Newtown Victims
April 15, 2013 As the country is trying to make sense of what just happened at the Boston Marathon, it seems that new has just gotten weirder as we lean that the final mile of the race was dedicated to the victims of Newtown
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Two Explosions At Boston Marathon, Three Reported Dead
There were two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon today. Fox News is reporting there have been injuries but no deaths have been reported.