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Explosion in Boston. Details to come. UPDATE: PICS OF ABSOLUTELY NOBODY

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Explosion reported at Boston Marathon finish line
Last updated Mon 15 Apr 2013

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An explosion has been reported near to the finish line of the Boston Marathon, a spokesman has told Reuters.

http://www.reuters.com/article/20...ZF20130415
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(Reuters) - The hotel that serves as the headquarters for the Boston Marathon was locked down on Monday after a security incident near the finish line. Two blasts were heard by reporters in the media center.

A Boston Marathon spokesman told reporters that no one would be allowed in or out of the building.

(Reporting by Scott Malone and Tim McLaughlin; Editing by Gerald E. McCormick)
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w3kn
04-16-2013 at 05:16 AM.
04-16-2013 at 05:16 AM.
Quote from P1t0 :
I just wanted to share that my family was there at the finish line waiting for me to cross. They were feet away from the first blast. I was less than half mile from the finish line. It was a crazy scene. My family made it out ok. We are so sadden for everyone that weren't so lucky.
Glad you're ok. Were you able to finish the race, or were you advised to stop?
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CDI
04-16-2013 at 05:35 AM.
04-16-2013 at 05:35 AM.
Boston will rise up to the challenge of recovering and will be stronger than ever. I have no doubt about it.
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P1t0
04-16-2013 at 05:50 AM.
04-16-2013 at 05:50 AM.
Quote from w3kn :
Glad you're ok. Were you able to finish the race, or were you advised to stop?
Did not finish. The race was halted.

If you want to read more:

http://andsoitburns.blogspot.com/...-read.html
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idkist
04-16-2013 at 05:51 AM.
04-16-2013 at 05:51 AM.
My money is on domestic terrorism for this one.
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pennsyltuckey
04-16-2013 at 06:01 AM.
04-16-2013 at 06:01 AM.
Oh great...I have a flight on Friday. Now I wont be able to make it through security without getting harassed and patted down, and im a white american.
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w3kn
04-16-2013 at 06:02 AM.
04-16-2013 at 06:02 AM.
Quote from P1t0 :
Did not finish. The race was halted.

If you want to read more:

http://andsoitburns.blogspot.com/...-read.html
Chilling to say the least.

Glad you and your family are all ok.
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Chris21
04-16-2013 at 06:37 AM.
04-16-2013 at 06:37 AM.
Quote from pennsyltuckey :
Oh great...I have a flight on Friday. Now I wont be able to make it through security without getting harassed and patted down, and im a white american.
Small price to pay. God.... Think of those really impacted by this.
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04-16-2013 at 06:43 AM.
04-16-2013 at 06:43 AM.
Quote from Iaaaiws :
I wouldn't be at all surprised if the fire at JFK library was supposed to be the first thing to happen as a diversion to pull law enforcement away from the marathon area before the bombs went off.

http://www.firehouse.com/press_re...g-marathon
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lifexpert
04-16-2013 at 06:43 AM.
04-16-2013 at 06:43 AM.
Working from home today. The area is blocked.
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04-16-2013 at 07:03 AM.
04-16-2013 at 07:03 AM.
Quote from chewspam :
http://www.firehouse.com/press_re...g-marathon
A bit ironic... don't ya think?
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04-16-2013 at 07:06 AM.
04-16-2013 at 07:06 AM.
Bomb sniffing dogs checked the area twice prior to the explosions. The second and final check being one hour before the first runners crossed the finish line.
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04-16-2013 at 07:06 AM.
04-16-2013 at 07:06 AM.
Quote from Squilly :
A bit ironic... don't ya think?

Considering the police were conducting a "school shooting" drill one mile down the road from Sandy Hook on the day of the shootings, and the feds were doing an "active shooter in a crowded theater" drill down the road of the Aurora movie theater the day of the Dark Knight killings? No . . . not ironic.
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04-16-2013 at 07:12 AM.
04-16-2013 at 07:12 AM.
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okay, that's enough fighting. play nice or ignore please.
/kicks rocks
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04-16-2013 at 07:21 AM.
04-16-2013 at 07:21 AM.
<---Rock


/kicks ash
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Squilly
04-16-2013 at 07:38 AM.
04-16-2013 at 07:38 AM.
Quote from chewspam :
Considering the police were conducting a "school shooting" drill one mile down the road from Sandy Hook on the day of the shootings, and the feds were doing an "active shooter in a crowded theater" drill down the road of the Aurora movie theater the day of the Dark Knight killings? No . . . not ironic.
Maybe they just come up with something to make the general public feel better?
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