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New York Post:
Terror attack strikes Boston Marathon, more than 130 injured; person of interest ID'd — BOSTON — More than 130 people were injured today as multiple explosions rocked the Boston Marathon in a “coordinated” terror attack. — Two explosions were detonated at the race's finish line within seconds …
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New York Times:
Many Injured in Blasts Near End of Boston Marathon — A series of explosions erupted near the finish line at the Boston Marathon on Monday. The Boston Police Department confirmed that they were looking into an explosion, but had no further comment. — The Associated Press reported …
Hunter Walker / Talking Points Memo:
Boston Police: No Arrests Have Been Made In Marathon Bombing (UPDATE) — A spokesperson for the Boston Police Department said no suspects have been taken into custody yet after the bombing at the Boston Marathon. — “At this time, we haven't been notified of any arrests or anyone apprehended,” the spokesperson said.
Daily Mail:
Boston Marathon bomber planted SEVEN devices but only two went off: One ‘suspect’ held, hunt for man in black as boy, 8, is revealed to be one of AT LEAST three dead. 141 more are injured — Bloodbath in Boston as two explosions rock finish line of iconic Boston Marathon race at around 2.50 p.m. as race was winding down
The Atlantic Online:
Photos of the Boston Marathon Bombing — Several explosions erupted near the finish line of the Boston Marathon today, in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Police are reporting 2 deaths and at least 23 hurt, as authorities begin their investigation. This is a breaking news story, and I will be adding images as they become available.
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The Boston Globe:
2 killed, at least 125 injured in marathon blasts — Two people were killed and more than 100 others were injured this afternoon as two powerful explosions detonated in quick succession near the Boston Marathon finish line in Boston's Back Bay section, transforming a scene of athletic celebration into bloody chaos.
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Wall Street Journal:
Two Dead in Blasts at Boston Marathon — Dozens Are Injured Near Finish Line; FAA Creates No-Fly Zone Over Site — Dramatic video taken by the Associated Press shows the aftermath of the two explosions that occurred near the finish line of this year's Boston Marathon.
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Eileen Sullivan / bigstory.ap.org:
Official: Cellphone service shut down in Boston — You are here — Home » AP Organization » Official: Cellphone service shut down in Boston — WASHINGTON (AP) — A law enforcement official says cellphone service has been shut down in the Boston area to prevent any potential remote detonations of explosives.
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The New / New York Times:
Live Updates on Explosions at the Boston Marathon — On Monday afternoon, explosions were detonated in Copley Square near the finish line at the Boston marathon. — The “None of Your Business” campaign urges Egyptians to cover up the section of their national identity cards that states their religion …
Bruce Schneier / The Atlantic Online:
The Boston Marathon Bombing: Keep Calm and Carry On — An explosion erupts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, one of two explosions in an attack in Boston Monday. (Dan Lampariello/Reuters) — As the details about the bombings in Boston unfold, it'd be easy to be scared.
John Hinderaker / Power Line:
One Word on the Boston Massacre — It is too early to say much about today's terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon, but one thing struck me when I watched this video, which Steve posted earlier today, as well as other videos and photos of the aftermath of the explosions:
CBS News:
Deadly explosions rock Boston marathon — PLAY CBS NEWS VIDEO — Two bombs exploded near the crowded finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing two people and injuring dozens others in a terrifying scene of broken glass, smoke and severed limbs, authorities said.
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Barry Petchesky / Deadspin:
Explosions At The Boston Marathon; 3 Dead, Scores Injured
Explosions At The Boston Marathon; 3 Dead, Scores Injured
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Cynthia Needham / CNN:
3 killed, more than 140 hurt in Boston Marathon bombing
3 killed, more than 140 hurt in Boston Marathon bombing
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Miketoole / CBS Boston:
3 Dead, At Least 140 Hurt In Explosions At Boston Marathon Finish Line
3 Dead, At Least 140 Hurt In Explosions At Boston Marathon Finish Line
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Daily Mail:
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Up to 12 people dead and dozens more seriously injured’ …
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Up to 12 people dead and dozens more seriously injured’ …
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Los Angeles Times:
Live updates: Obama vows ‘full weight of justice’ in Boston bombing
Live updates: Obama vows ‘full weight of justice’ in Boston bombing
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Daniel Strauss / The Hill:
Explosions kill three, wound scores in terror attack at Boston Marathon
Explosions kill three, wound scores in terror attack at Boston Marathon
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Patton Oswalt · 187,848 like this — Boston. F**king horrible. — I remember, when 9/11 went down, my reaction was, “Well, I've had it with humanity.” — But I was wrong. I don't know what's going to be revealed to be behind all of this mayhem. One human insect or a poisonous mass of broken sociopaths.
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David Dayen / Salon:
The Fed messed with the wrong senator — If foreclosure victims get justice, trace it back to a bad decision to stonewall Elizabeth Warren last week — I have spent the better part of four years trying, with little success, to raise awareness about foreclosure fraud, the largest consumer fraud in the history of the United States.
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Justin Sink / The Hill:
Gun lobbyist brags lawmakers ‘have stepped into our trap’ on background checks — The head of a national gun rights group said in an e-mail Sunday that he was supporting the Manchin-Toomey compromise on background checks and that his group's lobbyist had participated in the writing of the legislative language.
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Tom Kludt / Talking Points Memo:
John Kerry: Foreign Students Aren't Studying In U.S. Because They Fear Guns — Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that foreign students are apprehensive about studying in the United States because they fear the gun violence that plagues the country. — Kerry was on a visit to Japan …
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John Kerry / CNN:
Kerry: Foreign students ‘scared’ of guns in U.S.
Kerry: Foreign students ‘scared’ of guns in U.S.
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Luke Johnson / The Huffington Post:
Rob Woodall: Mitt Romney Was Right About ‘47 Percent’ Statistic — Rep. Rob Woodall and the 47 Percent from Bryan Long on Vimeo. — At a Georgia town hall meting in March, Rep. Rob Woodall (R-Ga.) said Mitt Romney was correct in his infamous “47 percent” statistic, adding that Americans need …
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Evan McMorris-Santoro / BuzzFeed:
Howard Dean: Obama Might Drive Me Out Of The Democratic Party — “What the hell are they thinking?” the former DNC chair asks about Obama's proposed budget. The Democrats' civil war? — Via: Toby Talbot / AP — WASHINGTON — Howard Dean has had it with President Obama's budget proposal …
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InsideClimate News:
InsideClimate News Team Wins Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting — ICN is the third web-based news organization to win national reporting honors, and the smallest among a trio that includes ProPublica and Huffington Post. — InsideClimate News reporters Elizabeth McGowan …
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