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Justice Department says no arrest in Boston investigation — After the explosion: Moment-by-moment — (CNN) — Investigators scrambling to solve the fatal bombings at the Boston Marathon want to question a man seen on video as a possible suspect in the attack, two official sources with knowledge of the investigation said Wednesday.
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The Boston Globe:
Image shows suspect carrying, perhaps dropping, black bag — Investigators are ‘very close’ in the investigation, said the official, who declined to be named — A sign was taped to a barricade near the bombing site Wednesday. — An official briefed on the Boston Marathon bombing investigation …
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FBI:
No Arrest Made in Bombing Investigation … Contrary to widespread reporting, no arrest has been made in connection with the Boston Marathon attack. Over the past day and a half, there have been a number of press reports based on information from unofficial sources that has been inaccurate.
Miketoole / CBS Boston:
CBS News: Possible Suspect In Boston Marathon Bombings Identified — BOSTON (CBS) - After a flurry of conflicting media reports Wednesday afternoon, federal, state and local authorities said there has been no arrest in the Boston Marathon bombings. — “Despite reports to the contrary …
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Los Angeles Times:
Videos point to 2 suspects in Boston Marathon bombing — Investigators comb through Boylston Street just beyond the finish line of the Boston Marathon, two days after two bombs exploded. (Julio Cortez / Associated Press / April 17, 2013) — Two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing …
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Daily Mail:
Boston bomber is caught on camera: FBI reveals store footage shows ‘dark-skinned man in backwards hat’ planting second explosive moments before blasts tore through marathon crowds — Shows the ‘dark-skinned’ suspect walking towards the mail box, dropping a package and walking away
David Sirota / Salon:
Let's hope the Boston Marathon bomber is a white American — There is a double standard: White terrorists are dealt with as lone wolves, Islamists are existential threats — As we now move into the official Political Aftermath period of the Boston bombing — the period that will determine …
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Tom Kludt / Talking Points Memo:
Reports: Authorities Eye Suspect In Boston Marathon Bombings — A suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings has been identified by authorities after analyzing video footage, CNN's John King reported on air Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reported that authorities have an image showing a suspect …
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Alexander Abad-Santos / The Atlantic Wire:
Reports: Boston Bombing Suspect ID'd in New Video — ‘Arrest Has Been Made’ — The investigation continues, both officially and from the crowd. China and the world mourn a third victim. And a city grieves. Stay tuned right here for the latest updates on Day Three, as our Boston Marathon coverage presses on....
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Tom Watkins / CNN:
Authorities arrest suspect in Boston bombings, source says
Authorities arrest suspect in Boston bombings, source says
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CNN:
Boston Marathon bombs have hallmarks of ‘lone wolf’ devices, experts say
Boston Marathon bombs have hallmarks of ‘lone wolf’ devices, experts say
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Ben Levine / Deadspin:
I Watched The Marathon Bombing From Above. These Are My Photos.
I Watched The Marathon Bombing From Above. These Are My Photos.
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Denise Lavoie / bigstory.ap.org:
Conflicting reports of arrest in Boston bombings
Conflicting reports of arrest in Boston bombings
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Senate rejects background checks on gun purchases in 54-46 vote — The Senate delivered a devastating blow to President Obama's agenda to regulate guns Wednesday by defeating a bipartisan proposal to expand background checks. — It failed by a vote of 54 to 46, with 5 Democrats voting against it.
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John Bresnahan / Politico:
Gun control: Senate rejects background checks deal — The Senate has rejected a bipartisan proposal to expand background checks on gun sales, handing President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders a major defeat on one of the key pieces of the president's second-term agenda.
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Associated Press:
Senate rejects gun background checks — WASHINGTON — The Senate rejected a compromise proposal to expand background checks on gun purchases, dealing a blow to the core of legislative efforts to curb massacres such as the one at a Connecticut school in December. — President Obama will speak in the Rose Garden at 5:30 p.m. ET.
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Meredith Shiner / Roll Call:
Senate Torpedoes Background Check Deal
Senate Torpedoes Background Check Deal
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David Weigel / Slate:
Manchin-Toomey Will Be Filibustered to Death Today; NRA Supports Eleventh-Hour Replacement …
Manchin-Toomey Will Be Filibustered to Death Today; NRA Supports Eleventh-Hour Replacement …
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Jonathan Weisman / New York Times:
Drive for Gun Control Blocked in Senate
Drive for Gun Control Blocked in Senate
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nbcmiami.com:
Sen. Manchin: Background Checks Won't Survive Today's Vote
Sen. Manchin: Background Checks Won't Survive Today's Vote
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Ed O'Keefe / Post Politics:
Gun background check compromise, assault weapon ban fail in Senate
Gun background check compromise, assault weapon ban fail in Senate
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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Republicans pull plug on Mark Sanford — National Republicans are pulling the plug on Mark Sanford's suddenly besieged congressional campaign, POLITICO has learned — a potentially fatal blow to the former South Carolina governor's dramatic comeback bid. — Blindsided by news …
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Sarah Mimms / NationalJournal.com:
Mark Sanford Attacks Elizabeth Colbert Busch in First General Election Ad
Mark Sanford Attacks Elizabeth Colbert Busch in First General Election Ad
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Tom Maguire / JustOneMinute:
Tom Friedman Continues His Journey To Insanity (The Terrorists Win) — Times columnist and global raconteur Tom Friedman outdoes himself as he tries to put the Boston bombing into perspective: — Bring on the Next Marathon — By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN — ...
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Scott Wong / Politico:
Claire McCaskill: If Boston bombings are terrorism, why not Sandy Hook?
Claire McCaskill: If Boston bombings are terrorism, why not Sandy Hook?
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Justin Sink / The Hill:
New poison letter sent to Obama; police clear packages found at Capitol — Authorities said Wednesday they had intercepted a letter to the White House that tested positive for ricin poison. — The Secret Service acknowledged the letter addressed to President Obama contained a suspicious substance …
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Javier Manjarres / The Shark Tank:
Move Over “Obama Phone,” Say ‘Hola!’ to the Marco Rubio Immigration Phone, AKA MarcoPhone — With the new ‘Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act’ finally being filed in the U.S. Senate, concerns over how much money the immigration reform bill will cost …
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Tanya Eiserer / Crime Blog:
Updated: Wife of ex-JP confesses, says her husband shot former Kaufman DA, his wife and top prosecutor — Kim Williams' Facebook profile photo, believed to be quite dated. (Facebook) — Update 12:25 p.m.: Kim Williams' arrest warrant says she confessed to the entire plot, explaining her role and saying her husband was the shooter.
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Joe Pompeo / Capital New York:
‘Daily News’ doctored front-page photo from Boston bombing — Detail from the original photo (left) and the News' version. via Charles Apple — Looking for answers for nypost.com, Rupert Murdoch and Col Allan rely on a standby general: Jesse Angelo — The New York Post was derided Tuesday …
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John Stanton / BuzzFeed:
Alleged McConnell Bugger Visited White House — Days before Progress Kentucky launched a twitter offensive against Mitch McConnell, its executive director met with White House officials. — Via: J. Scott Applewhite / AP — WASHINGTON — The head of a group accused of illegally taping private meetings …
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Igor Volsky / ThinkProgress:
Congressman Says Bombings Reveal Danger Of Immigration Bill: ‘Radical Islamists...Are Trained To Act Hispanic’ — During an appearance on CSPAN's Washington Journal on Wednesday, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) claimed that this week's bombings of the Boston Marathon should give pause …
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Luke Johnson / The Huffington Post:
Louie Gohmert: Radical Islamists Being Trained To ‘Act Like Hispanic’
Louie Gohmert: Radical Islamists Being Trained To ‘Act Like Hispanic’
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Alexis C. Madrigal / The Atlantic Online:
Hey Reddit, Enough Boston Bombing Vigilantism — It's only the illusion that what we do online is not as significant as what we do offline that allows this to go on. — If there's one thing we want to believe about the Boston bombing, it's that someone saw the perpetrator.
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Alexander Bolton / Ballot Box:
Paul considering White House bid — Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), a star among Tea-Party voters, said Wednesday that he is considering a presidential bid in 2016 and will decide next year. — “I want to be part of the national debate. Being considered is something that allows me to have a larger microphone …
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