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Live updates from the Boston Marathon explosions

Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers in the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts.

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At 11:30 a.m. ET, President Obama will deliver a statement from the Briefing Room. Watch live on t.co

by The White House via twitter 4/16/2013 3:17:54 PM
BREAKING: Part of New York’s LaGuardia Airport has been evacuated due to a report of a suspicious package. http://bo.st/17E0lft

by BostonDotCom via twitter 4/16/2013 3:23:47 PM
According to a Facebook event, thousands of people, mostly college students, plan to walk from Boston College to Boston Friday afternoon in honor of those hurt or killed in Monday's explosions.

"For anyone who did not get to finish, for anyone who was injured, and for anyone who lost their life...we will walk. We will walk to show that we decide when our marathon ends," the event said.

by Catherine Cloutier 4/16/2013 3:26:23 PM
Friends and strangers alike have extended both emotional and financial support to the family of Boston Marathon bombing victim Martin Richard.

Richard, an Ashmont resident, was fatally injured as he waited for his father, Bill Richard, at the finish line on Boylston Street, friends said. His mother and sister seriously wounded.

A Google Doc called "Caring for the Richard family" circulated on Twitter on Tuesday, calling for donations for the Martin family.

Well-wishers offered food, yardwork and money for medical expenses. Many simply wrote, "Whatever's needed - call on me."

The majority of donors indicated that they did not know the family personally.

The greater online community has reached out to the Martin family under the hashtag #prayforMartin.

by Catherine Cloutier 4/16/2013 3:28:04 PM
For commuters, SWAT teams and National Guardsmen on the #MBTA bring a measure of comfort http://b.globe.com/13gywXa

by Martine Powers via twitter 4/16/2013 3:29:04 PM
Boylston Street is now becoming a shrine, a moment frozen in time, a marathon unfinished. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH-654RCEAEqzBq.jpg

by David Abel via twitter 4/16/2013 3:31:14 PM
RT @jtamagini: .@universalhub #boston RT @CnRG_Boston: Emergency Personnel come by the truck today for free food. Thank you for your work.

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 3:31:22 PM
Obama: heinous and cowardly act, FBI investigating as act of terrorism

by GlobeAndrewRyan via twitter 4/16/2013 3:32:18 PM
Obama: We will not be terrorized, "stories of heroism and kindness and generosity and love."

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 3:33:12 PM
The tragedy on Monday afternoon was a shared experience felt by communities all across the region. Check out the front pages of these local papers. www.boston.com

by Andrew Tran, BostonGlobe.com 4/16/2013 3:34:05 PM
Lower flags to half mast? http://is.gd/EglKFn

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 3:36:01 PM
RT @thickmick: @universalhub Military and k9 in Peter's Park in South End. Across the street from my home...

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 4:03:59 PM
Source: 1 device, appears to have been placed in metal pressure cooker (kitchen pot) in black nylon bag or backpack. (via @CBSNews) #wbz

by andreawbz via twitter 4/16/2013 4:04:18 PM
RT @BuzzFeedAndrew: Boylston Street in Boston today: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH-7xUDCMAA9C5q.jpg (@jaketapper) via @weeddude

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 4:06:10 PM
RT @mayortommenino: Watching @BarackObama remarks w/ @SenWarren, @BrighamWomens Pres. Betsy Nable. We're grateful for unwavering support ...

by GlobeAndrewRyan via twitter 4/16/2013 4:07:17 PM
We're collecting photos of memorials at bo.st

by Catherine Cloutier 4/16/2013 4:07:39 PM
RT @BostonGlobe: RT @ap: BREAKING: Person briefed on probe: Boston explosives made of pressure cookers with metal, ball bearings -MM

by GlobeAndrewRyan via twitter 4/16/2013 4:07:51 PM
Authorized Parking Locations: Media Outlets BPD is directing to park live media trucks in the following locations. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH_DVCUCYAAH33a.jpg

by Boston Police Dept. via twitter 4/16/2013 4:08:06 PM
RT @SarahBTweets: Are there any groups sending food deliveries to the hospitals? For hospital staff, families, etc? Someplace to donat ...

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 4:09:03 PM
Statement from the BAA on its Facebook page just moments ago: "We have a few important details for our runners at this time...

First, we again want to express our sympathy to all of the victims and our gratitude to the first responders of yesterday's explosions.

We're working with the City of Boston to re-open streets that have been cleared from the investigation as quickly as possible. As such, the runners' bags that were being picked up on Berkeley Street are now being moved to "The Castle" at 101 Arlington Street (at Stuart St.) and will be available until 7:00 p.m. tonight.

Later today, we'll have updates on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday pick-up.

The finish line remains an active crime scene. We ask that our runners and the public please cooperate with the law enforcement agencies in the area for as long as our collective cooperation is requested.

We again extend a heartfelt thank you from us at the Boston Athletic Association for the condolences that have come in from around the world."

by Zuri Berry 4/16/2013 4:11:15 PM
Memorials to the victims of the #BostonMarathon bombing are popping up around Eastern Mass. Here are some: http://bo.st/14tcjtE

by Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/16/2013 4:11:29 PM
RT @BostonGlobe: RT @mlevenson: Children's Hospital doc says kids had BBs and nails embedded in their bodies.

by GlobeAndrewRyan via twitter 4/16/2013 4:12:06 PM
Cambridge Police continue to respond to numerous reports of suspicious items or unattended bags Tuesday. More info: http://bo.st/14tcwx9

by Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/16/2013 4:12:51 PM
Newton will host a citywide vigil Wednesday evening for victims, Mayor Setti Warren announced.
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/newton/2013/04/newton_to_host_citywide_vigil.html

by Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/16/2013 5:07:43 PM
"“My dear son Martin has died from injuries sustained in the attack on Boston. My wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries. We thank our family and friends, those we know and those we have never met, for their thoughts and prayers. I ask that you continue to pray for my family as we remember Martin. We also ask for your patience and for privacy as we work to simultaneously grieve and recover. Thank you.”
- Bill Richard

by Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/16/2013 5:10:44 PM
Corner of St. James and Berkeley St. #bostonbombing #bostonmarathon t.co

by Patrick D. Rosso via twitter 4/16/2013 5:10:50 PM
RT @MichaelPaulson: Two NYPD officials are in Boston to study what happened. "We believe we're the No. 1 target in this country,'' says ...

by Darren Durlach via twitter 4/16/2013 5:13:33 PM
Braintree Police have increased their visibility around town following the #bostonmarathon attack. More info: http://bo.st/14tnORL

by Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/16/2013 5:24:14 PM
Reading list: How 7 writers with Boston roots wrote the #Marathon tragedy: http://ow.ly/k7vuB

by carlycarioli via twitter 4/16/2013 5:24:19 PM
RT @Lin_Dolin: In Boston Attack, the Best Response Is Resiliency http://bloom.bg/Zv2BPI } @Universalhub - life need to go back to normal ...

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:24:33 PM
RT @billy_baker: Relative of 8-yr-old victim: "When I first heard a child had died, my heart broke for the family. Then I found out we w ...

by GlobeAndrewRyan via twitter 4/16/2013 5:25:03 PM
RT @NewtonMAPatch: The city of #NewtonMA will hold a vigil tomorrow night for the victims of yesterday's Boston Marathon bombings: http: ...

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:26:41 PM
RT @morisy: Tech community aims to raise $50,000 for victims of Boston Marathon bombs http://j.mp/14tjMc6 /by @ScottKirsner

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:28:18 PM
RT @res7cuefox5: Boston's flag is flying in front of NY City Hall. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH_JIstCcAEm-zb.jpg

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:31:44 PM
The Atlantic writes a tribute to Boston, whose college students come and go but never really leave. http://g.scrbliv.me/qJEfT5l

by Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/16/2013 5:32:42 PM
RT @EaterBoston: List of temporarily closed Boston restaurants http://eater.cc/Z03rHR

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:33:00 PM
Richard family statement: "We thank our family and friends, those we know and those we have never met, for their thoughts and prayers."

by Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/16/2013 5:34:56 PM
RT @cmcloutier: The City of Cambridge and Cambridge Black Pastors’ Association will host a candlelight vigil at City Hall Wednesday. htt ...

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:35:02 PM
The father of Martin William Richard today said he is trying to both grieve the death of his 8-year-old son, who was killed at the Boston Marathon bombings, and help his wife and daughter recover from injuries they suffered during the terrorist attack on Monday.

by Teresa Hanafin 4/16/2013 5:39:24 PM
RT @sharon000: Images of support for Boston on Twitter, Facebook http://cwrld.us/XExUtT #BostonMarathon @universalhub

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:39:32 PM
“My dear son Martin has died from injuries sustained in the attack on Boston. My wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries,’’ Bill Richard said in a statement released this afternoon. “We thank our family and friends, those we know and those we have never met, for their thoughts and prayers. I ask that you continue to pray for my family as we remember Martin.’’

by Teresa Hanafin 4/16/2013 5:39:48 PM
BREAKING: Person briefed on probe: Boston explosives made of pressure cookers with metal, ball bearings -MM

by The Associated Press via twitter edited by Teresa Hanafin 4/16/2013 5:43:15 PM
Grief-stricken neighbors today described Martin Richard, the 8-year-old Dorchester boy killed in the Marathon bombings, as a child full of life who was part of a very close-knit family.

“They were always together,’’ neighbor Jane Sherman said of the Richard family, who live next door to her on Carruth Street in Dorchester. “This is the worst tragedy I have ever been through in my life. It’s a horrific situation.’’

by Teresa Hanafin 4/16/2013 5:44:06 PM
RT @markpothier: We [The Boston Globe] are interested in talking to anyone setting up charities for bombing victims/families. Pls messag ...

by Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/16/2013 5:44:14 PM
Closed Copley exit http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH_XhvfCEAAflwR.jpg

by jennabelson via twitter 4/16/2013 5:47:09 PM