CORRECTION UPDATE: Boston Marathon Bombings — NO ARREST YET

April 17, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News 1 Comment  

CORRECTION UPDATE: No suspect yet…

UPDATE — From CNN:

Authorities arrested a suspect Wednesday in the fatal bombings at the Boston Marathon, a federal law enforcement source told CNN’s Fran Townsend.

Details about the suspect’s identity and motive were not immediately available. News of the arrest was first reported by CNN.

Investigators identified the suspect based on two videos taken before Monday’s attack, the federal law enforcement source told Townsend.

One of the videos was surveillance footage taken at the nearby Lord & Taylor department store, the other was shot by a Boston television station, a source who has has been briefed on the investigation exclusively told CNN’s John King.

The development came after a chaotic day in which investigators revealed more details about the makeup of the bombs and apparently unrelated scares over letters containing ricin gripped the nation’s capital.

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In the aftermath of two bomb blasts near the finish line of Monday’s Boston Marathon, Boston police confirm two dead and dozens injured, according to Cheryl Fiandaca, head of media relations for the Boston police. Local hospitals report at least 71 patients are being treated for wounds.

You, as we will be doing, can get all of the latest updates at CNN. Any major breakthroughs will be posted here.

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@EnglishFrank Gives Formal Apology For Racist Remarks

April 17, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff Videos No Comments  

UPDATE: Even MORE formal apology above. I feel it’s genuine. Your thoughts?

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I’m glad this wasn’t in America….his career would have been on an indefinite hiatus. From the individual behind the camera:

I don’t believe English Frank is racist. He did however, make an inappropriate comment and rightly so apologized for it when he had another chance to address the crowd.

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Margaret Thatcher Given Huge Tribute Funeral Led By David Cameron

April 17, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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From The Guardian:

Crowds have turned out to pay their respects to Lady Thatcher as the prime minister, David Cameron, defended her ceremonial funeral as a “fitting” tribute to a major national figure.

As the first of more than 2,300 guests began arriving at St Paul’s Cathedral before 9am, many hundreds of spectators gathered in the light drizzle outside, amid a sea of union flags. Some were equipped with folding chairs, and had camped out overnight to witness the event.

Dignitaries from 170 countries are attending the service, Downing Street said, including 11 serving prime ministers and 17 serving foreign ministers from across the globe. The Queen will lead the mourners.

Thatcher’s body had rested overnight at the chapel of St Mary Undercroft at the Palace of Westminster where MPs, peers, and those who had worked with her were able to pay their respects following a short private service.

Read the full write-up here.

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