Boston Marathon explosions: Breaking news reports

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BLASTS AT BOSTON MARATHON

2 explosions occurred near the finish line. Two people were killed & dozens injured, police said. Authorities also reported a third explosion at Boston's JFK Library.

WATCH LIVE: Video from the scene

Explosion caught on film

[47iscool]

I'm so glad I don't live in a popular city. I wish those families only the best, I hope everyone makes it out okay. I am so very saddened to hear about this, Lord, help this nation.

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Street Debris Pulled From Victims of Boston Marathon Blasts, Doctors Say

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FBI releases images of Boston blast suspects

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ONE MARATHON BOMBING SUSPECT DEAD, ONE ON THE RUN

A massive manhunt for the remaining suspect is under way after a violent, chaotic night in the Boston area.

Boston transit halted; 400,000 told to stay in homes

WATCH LIVE: NBC News Special Report

See also: MIT shootout · FBI

[Pyriel]

So they've killed one of the suspects, and the other is on the run. It's a pair of Russian brothers, and I feel like I'm back in 1983. I wonder what the motive will end up being.

[Lazy Bastard]

Well, they're technically Russian, but Chechnya is a Muslim region that wants to break away from Russia and has been fighting to do so for quite some time, so it's likely religious or politico-religious in nature.

[Pyriel]

Are they Chechen? The news reports I read just said, "Russian", without giving any other details.

[dlevere]

Are they Chechen? The news reports I read just said, "Russian", without giving any other details.

Yes, they are Chechen.

Suspects' uncle: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nbc-new...43001#51596458

[Pyriel]

Jeez. Calling a Chechen, "Russian", is kind of like calling an Israeli, "Middle Eastern". I hope I was just reading early reports.

[Lazy Bastard]

Heh. Or, since Chechens claim independence from Russia, while Russia claims dominion over Chechnya, maybe it's more like calling Palestinians, "Israelis".

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SUSPECT TRAPPED

SUSPECT TRAPPED

Many news outlets on the scene in Watertown are reporting that police say they have the Boston Marathon bombing suspect "pinned" under a boat in a backyard in a residential neighborhood.

Officers are proceeding with caution, out of concern that the area may be booby-trapped, or that the suspect is wearing a suicide vest.

According to reports, more shots have been fired, as police wait for tactical squads.

-- Eoin O'Carroll

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Boston bombing suspect captured alive

Source: MSNBC

The Boston Marathon bombing suspect was captured alive Friday night after police found him in a boat in a suburban backyard following a bloody rampage and daylong manhunt, law enforcement sources said.

Cheers went up from a crowd of police gathered at the scene in Watertown, Mass., where bursts of gunfire had been heard over the course of two hours.

The dramatic turn of events ended five days of terror from the bombing at the marathon finish line, which killed three people, wounded 176 and left the city of Boston on edge.

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Statement of the Ambassador of the Czech Republic on the Boston terrorist attack

19.04.2013 / 21:27

As many I was deeply shocked by the tragedy that occurred in Boston earlier this month. It was a stark reminder of the fact that any of us could be a victim of senseless violence anywhere at any moment.

As more information on the origin of the alleged perpetrators is coming to light, I am concerned to note in the social media a most unfortunate misunderstanding in this respect. The Czech Republic and Chechnya are two very different entities - the Czech Republic is a Central European country; Chechnya is a part of the Russian Federation.

As the President of the Czech Republic Miloš Zeman noted in his message to President Obama, the Czech Republic is an active and reliable partner of the United States in the fight against terrorism. We are determined to stand side by side with our allies in this respect, there is no doubt about that.

Petr Gandalovi
Ambassador of the Czech Republic

http://www.mzv.cz/washington/en/czec...the_czech.html

[Pyriel]

My country 'tis of thee
Who needs geography?
Pass the McNuggets...