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Police & Fire

Report: Tsarnaev Admits to Detonating Marathon Bombs

The Boston Marathon bombings suspect currently hospitalized told FBI agents that he and his brother detonated the bombs near the finish line, the Boston Globe reports.

Police & Fire

Bombing Suspect Awake, Responding in Writing

Hospitalized Boston Marathon bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has begun responding to law enforcement officials questions in writing, several outlets report.

Police & Fire

Bomb Suspect Hospitalized in Serious Condition

Boston Marathon bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is unable to speak to investigators due to his condition, WCVB reports.

Police & Fire

'We Got the Call, and We Got the Guy'

A homeowner discovered Dzhokhar Tsarnaev hiding in a boat in his yard just outside the perimeter of officers, leading to the end of a 21-hour manhunt for the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings.

Police & Fire

He Is In Custody!

The "second suspect" in the Boston Marathon bombing is in police custody. He had been surrounded in a boat sitting in a Watertown backyard.

News

President Visiting MGH, First Lady to Children's

Following today's interfaith service in the South End, President Barack Obama will visit bombing victims at Massachusetts General Hospital and First Lady Michelle Obama will visit Children's Hospital.

Police & Fire

Federal Courthouse Being Evacuated

A "Code Red" was announced at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston on Wednesday afternoon.

Police & Fire

Medford Native Killed in Boston Marathon Bombings

Several outlets are reporting that Krystle Campbell, 29, is one of the three fatal victims.

Police & Fire

Suspicious Package Holds Plane at Logan

The plane has been evacuated and baggage taken off for inspection by law enforcement officials, according to several reports.

Police & Fire

Continuing Updates on Boston Marathon Bombings

Check this article for updates throughout the day that are posted on social media.

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