Live blog: Bombings at the Boston Marathon






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by Boston Police Dept. via twitter 4/17/2013 8:39:53 AM
Garvey Park in Dot: scene of candlelight vigil held 2 remember 8 yr-old Martin Richard killed during Monday’s attack http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BICmVvyCcAA8q9F.jpg
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by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/17/2013 12:45:44 PM
RT @Derek_McLeod: @universalhub had us walk past bomb sniffing dogsto get back on the train in #framingham http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIDZib4CEAEbk47.jpg
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by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/17/2013 12:46:22 PM
RT @Derek_McLeod: @universalhub armed transit police and bomb sniffing dogs on scene in Framingham http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIDX6MSCEAA_ax-.jpg
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by BostonDotCom via twitter 4/17/2013 12:46:49 PMBoston Medical Center reports they have performed seven amputations.
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by BostonDotCom via twitter 4/17/2013 12:46:50 PMBMC chief of trauma surgery Peter Burke says 19 patients out of 23 remain hospitalized; some have undergone multiple surgeries.
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by BostonDotCom via twitter 4/17/2013 12:46:54 PMBMC now has 2 critical, 10 serious, seven fair.
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by BostonDotCom via twitter 4/17/2013 12:46:55 PMBMC Burke says 5 yr old boy is among those still in critical condition.
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by kfugere via twitter 4/17/2013 12:50:42 PMWith the FBI releasing images last night I think we are seeing one of the first crowdsourced investigations. http://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1chphe/boston_marathon_explosion_live_update_thread_8/c9gm9kv?context=3
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by Steve Silva via twitter 4/17/2013 12:51:38 PMHere's where to get the B Strong avatar for Facebook or Twitter. http://mlb.mlb.com/bos/fan_forum/clubcovers.jsp http://fb.me/2pzR0wwFt
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Matt Pepin, Sports Editor 4/17/2013 12:53:13 PM
You can get the B Strong logo at MLB's web site here: mlb.mlb.com
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Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 4:46:25 PMHart Senate Office Building staffers had been told to stay in their offices, but now they are allowed to leave but were told to avoid the 1st and 3rd floors, CNN reports.
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Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 4:49:19 PMSuspicious packages have been removed from the Russell and Hart Senate Office Buildings in DC, and the buildings have reopened, CNN reports.
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Justine Alyssa 4/17/2013 4:49:57 PM
#regram #nhlbruins #bostonstrong ❤???????? ... Editor's note: These decals will appear on the Bruins' helmets for tonight's game against the Sabres.
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by Evan Allen via twitter 4/17/2013 4:52:00 PM
#BU memorial http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIEW-huCUAErTNW.jpg
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Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 5:23:09 PMLord & Taylor was the site of the second explosion, on the other side of Exeter Street and the opposite side of Boylston Street from Marathon Sports, site of the first explosion closer to the finish line of the Marathon.
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Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/17/2013 5:42:49 PMBREAKING NEWS: Boston Globe Source: Authorities have an image of a suspect carrying, and perhaps dropping, a black bag at the second bombing scene. www.boston.com
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by The Associated Press via twitter 4/17/2013 5:43:03 PMBREAKING: Law enforcement official: Arrest imminent in Boston Marathon bombing, suspect to be brought to court.
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Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 6:14:31 PMCNN is reporting that an arrest has been made based on two federal law enforcement sources and a Boston Police source who talked to reporter John King. The source told King that the ID was made based on enhanced video taken from a surveillance camera at Lord & Taylor, along with video supplied by an unnamed Boston TV station. www.boston.com
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by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/17/2013 7:13:27 PMMarshals moving people away from the parking lot in front of court. Caravans pulled up.
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by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/17/2013 7:13:54 PM"We need you to pull back, for your safety," Marshals yelling. Caravans pulled up.,
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Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 7:14:14 PMA portion of Brigham and Women’s Hospital was evacuation at about 3 p.m. after a person pulled up to the valet entrance at 45 Francis St. and left the car locked. Valets noticed gas cans in car and security ordered an evacuation out of an abundance of caution, hospital spokeswoman Erin McDonough said.
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by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/17/2013 7:14:59 PMCaravans pulled up in front of courthouse. When they drop someone off, they go into back of courthouse.
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by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/17/2013 7:18:54 PMFire engines just pulled up inside courthouse.
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by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/17/2013 7:19:50 PMPlace was packed with media inside and out, some on different floors anticipating possible appearance of a suspect.
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by cnnbrk via twitter 4/17/2013 8:37:53 PM"No dangerous material was detected" in suspicious letters to Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake, staffer says. http://on.cnn.com/112WXpr
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Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/17/2013 8:46:36 PMWere you at or near one of the bombing sites? Share your story. Click your location on this map, and tell us what you witnessed.
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by Cambridge Police via twitter 4/17/2013 9:08:37 PMVigil at Cambridge City Hall tonight at 7 p.m. #CambridgeMA #CambMA http://fb.me/2CV8IfXp5
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Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 9:16:24 PMHere's a list of events that local organizations are holding to benefit Boston’s recovery efforts and the victims affected by Monday’s bombings. We'll keep updating. www.boston.com
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Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 9:18:57 PMWe're also updating a list of victims of the Marathon bombings. www.boston.com
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by Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/17/2013 9:24:25 PMCambridge Police said they have responded to reports of about 30 suspicious packages since the marathon. http://bo.st/YvS4nb
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Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 9:25:57 PMBoston Magazine: When it comes to coping with trauma and anxiety, hugging a dog is the best medicine, experts say. This week, several canines from the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs program will be at the First Lutheran Church of Boston, which is just blocks away from the finish line of the Boston Marathon race, to let residents and those trying to cope with Monday’s tragedy hug and pet them. www.bostonmagazine.com
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by Evan Allen via twitter 4/17/2013 9:26:02 PM
Students writing memories of slain BU student in Chinese and English at Marsh Chapel. @bostondotcom http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIFVs11CQAA0yKu.jpg
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Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/17/2013 10:50:04 PM
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Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/18/2013 12:07:51 AM
AP photo
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Teresa Hanafin 4/18/2013 12:09:26 AMFormer Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney will attend the interfaith service in Boston tomorrow at the invitation of Gov. Deval Patrick, CNN reports.
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Catherine Cloutier 4/18/2013 12:23:36 AMFrom tonight's Bruins game, the National Anthem, begun by Rene Rancourt and finished by the people of Boston.
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Catherine Cloutier 4/18/2013 12:44:02 AMSome good news: Officials at three Boston hospitals that treated some of the most seriously injured from Monday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon said Wednesday they expect all of their patients to survive.
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by Berklee News via twitter 4/18/2013 10:58:50 AM.@BostonDotCom - #Berklee to remain closed Thursday, president Roger Brown's letter to the community t.co #BostonMarathon
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by Evan Allen via twitter 4/18/2013 10:58:59 AMIn bombing's aftermath, #BU students describe frantic search for Lingzi Lu, brief hope, then sorrow. http://b.globe.com/YwYQsY @BostonDotCom
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by meganriesz via twitter 4/18/2013 10:59:59 AM
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by David L. Ryan via twitter 4/18/2013 11:05:15 AM
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by David L. Ryan via twitter 4/18/2013 11:05:18 AM
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by Scott Malone via twitter 4/18/2013 2:12:08 PMAir Force One has touched down in Boston, according to local TV.
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by Wesley Lowery via twitter 4/18/2013 2:14:18 PMHundreds more being let into the #vigil with a new set of tickets, these ones yellow. Line still hundreds deep, stretches blocks.
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by GlobeAndrewRyan via twitter 4/18/2013 2:17:38 PMBombing victim with crutches 2 seats ahead in front row of cathedral