Bomb attack in Boston

[Lambsbread]

Confirmed explosion at JFK library

[Likely Voter]

Apparently it is "Patriots Day" in MA...an official state holiday
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriots'_Day

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Tax day in Boston. Large gathering. Definitely not a random attack.

Tax Day? How about the Boston Marathon?

It's Patriots' Day in Massachusetts, which is why the Boston Marathon was held today.  It's been a favorite of right-wing wackos (for example the OKC bombing), so for now, I'd say they get to be prime suspects, but certainly not the only ones.

[Silent Hunter]

International Paralympic Committee says all the paralympic athletes accounted for

[J. J.]

Confirmed explosion at JFK library

It was a fire, but they think it's unrelated.

http://www.dotnews.com/2013/jfk-library-official-fire-not-related-marathon-attack

[Lambsbread]

Confirmed explosion at JFK library

It was a fire, but they think it's unrelated.

http://www.dotnews.com/2013/jfk-library-official-fire-not-related-marathon-attack

Police radio said an explosion was confirmed.

[Sopranos Republican]

The scene down their is just horrific.

[Lambsbread]

The aforementioned explosion at JFK library might be a new one - entirely unconfirmed

[Lambsbread]

2 more devices are being dismantled.

[Napoleon]

Remember what Stevie Johnson said?

[Lambsbread]

Map:

[Lambsbread]

Press conference expected in 7 minutes

[Sopranos Republican]

The Boston fire department is going to do a briefing.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Very sad, horrible news.

[Old Man Svensson]

Jesus Christ. Two more devices? Just, Jesus. The Newtown connection has me suspicious here, but as someone has already said, it doesn't serve to speculate. For now, let's just hope this doesn't get any worse.

[Beet]

I hope this isn't one of those situations where they start with a low casualty count and move higher.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

I hope this isn't one of those situations where they start with a low casualty count and move higher.

Every situation is like that, Beet, sadly.

[J. J.]

Jesus Christ. Two more devices? Just, Jesus. The Newtown connection has me suspicions here, but as someone has already said, it doesn't serve to speculate. For now, let's just hope this doesn't get any worse.

It can be difficult to whip up an IED overnight, much less four. 

[RogueBeaver]

CNN saying their sources confirm bombs.

[Likely Voter]

Dont Islamic groups take credit for their attacks almost immediately? 

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

I hope this isn't one of those situations where they start with a low casualty count and move higher.

Every situation is like that, Beet, sadly.

This is why people hate the media......

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/two_explosions_at_boston_marathon_iMR0LCkcwASg0RQfVsH1yI

50 dead? vs. other reports of 2.  Ugh.

[Paul Kemp]

Remember what Stevie Johnson said?

Disgusting.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Dont Islamic groups take credit for their attacks almost immediately? 

They take credit for sh**t they didn't even do as well.  Pace, friend.  Too soon to speculate.  They'll be gathering facts, not guesses.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Dont Islamic groups take credit for their attacks almost immediately? 

They take credit for sh**t they didn't even do as well.  Pace, friend.  Too soon to speculate.  They'll be gathering facts, not guesses.

Several Islamist groups took the blame for 9/11 before the second plane even hit.

[homelycooking]

Haven't heard yet from my sister, who lives a few blocks from Copley Square. I hope she's all right.