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[NinjaFridge]

Hi-res photos of the guy who lost his legs are floating around. Those of a weak stomach be warned.

 

[maquiladora]

The Associated Press

Cellphone service shut down in Boston to prevent remote detonations of explosives, official says

.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

the commish confirmed it was a bomb at the JFK Library

and now CBS is reporting the library is saying it was just a mechanical fire.

so wtf is it?

 

[Incendiary]

I think the suspect thing is unconfirmed.

Only official stuff I've heard is the two explosions + controlled third and the injury totals. Nothing about a suspect yet.

 

[Horse Detective]

Well, my mouth is filled with vomit after a picture on reddit. Be careful where you click people. Theres a particularly disgusting one floating around.

 

[Ludicrous Speed]

Phones ARE workign in boston, confirmed

 

[Harry Potter]

This is when it gets ugly. Hope that's good info on the Saudi national.

 

[kingocfs]

The scariest video of the explosion yet imo.

http://live.boston.com/Event/Live_blog_Explosion_in_Copley_Square/72926110

Genuinely scary.

Terrible

 

[MehsterChief]

So bad, so tragic...

Whoever did this to push whatever delusional agenda, is despicable beyond words.

Sad day.

 

[WascallyWabbit]

unrelated fire : https://twitter.com/abc7newsBayArea/status/323895985422098432

Someone on here already mentioned that it was a fire and not an explosion, interesting that the news picked it up and called it a 3rd explosion. Consequences of a 24hr news cycle, I guess

 

[indigo-cyclops]

http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/6254/web

great news feed. they're looking for a yellow Penske truck. suspect tried to get into the grounds claiming med supplies, then bounced after denied.



suspect. we don't know. and the source is the Post. they're no better than the Enquirer.

That's what I've got rolling now. Hearing that as well.

 

[Devolution]

Isn't the NY Post on the level of the National Enquirer?

 

[PhoenixDark]

NY Post is going to be savaged if that guy is just an injured innocent person.

 

[TacticalFox88]

Pretty much a confirmed terrorist attack.

Holy fuck wow.

 

[The perfect Dark]

Oh shit this is so senseless. It's horrible.
I will never understand why such things happen.
Watching CNN right now here in Germany (it's the only US channel I have) and I hope you're all (incl. friends and families of course) okay.

Stay safe.

 

[Dance Inferno]

The scariest video of the explosion yet imo.

http://live.boston.com/Event/Live_blog_Explosion_in_Copley_Square/72926110

Genuinely scary.

 

[SlowRevolution]

and now CBS is reporting the library is saying it was just a mechanical fire.

so wtf is it?

commissioner>CBS. library can give an official statement if they want to say something different from what he said in the press conference

 

[ToD_]

Just saw the number went up to 46 injured (on CNN).

 

[Guevara]

Hi-res photos of the guy who lost his legs are floating around. Those of a weak stomach be warned.

Floating around? Shit they're on The Atlantic.

 

[Phreaker]

Source? This is news to me.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/authorities_under_suspect_guard_y2m8cJO29uC2PDGIjYBalO

 

[Tucah]

I'm in Boston right now and was cheering on a friend running the marathon. Thankfully my group was far enough away, and my friend wasn't near finishing either so everyone I know is safe. It's still very scary around the city with so many hysterical and confused people.

 

[RoKKeR]

Tweet from CNN: 46 confirmed injuries, 2 casualties.

 

[SniperHunter]

The scariest video of the explosion yet imo.

http://live.boston.com/Event/Live_blog_Explosion_in_Copley_Square/72926110

Genuinely scary.

holy shit

 

[CrankyJay]

The scariest video of the explosion yet imo.

http://live.boston.com/Event/Live_blog_Explosion_in_Copley_Square/72926110

Genuinely scary.

Wow, that is the scariest video of this I've seen.

 

[gamma]

Video of the first explosion (NSFW): http://www.boston.com/video/viral_p...OAr8XmRt9Lw9Lza1eXkXEagX8&bctid=2303076923001

shit....

 

[Godslay]

The board is finally back. I've missed it the last hour or so.

It looks like they have a Saudi national at the hospital being guarded as a suspect. Weren't most of the 9/11 hijackers also Saudi nationals?

I just saw the picture of the guy in the wheel chair, the last image here you must click to view. Holy lord...

http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013/04/photos-of-the-boston-marathon-bombing/100495/

Guy in the 9th picture looks oddly like Curt Schilling.

 

[ironcreed]

This is getting pretty nuts.

 

[TheNatural]

Lots of fog. Remember all the bullshit over a white van let the Beltway snipers keep going?

 

[Red_taiyaki]

Pretty much a confirmed terrorist attack.

Holy fuck wow.

Now that we've established that, the REAL question is.....who's the culprit?

 

[Winterfang]

So glad Gaf is back, Twitter kept reposting pictures of people with no limbs. Sickened.

Oh Jesus, those poor people. =(

 

[CherryWoodFuton]

Boston age stay safe.

And yea don't go into Facebook, read twitter, etc. Too much FUD, racist comments going around

 

[VeryGooster]

Shutting down cell phone service in Boston. shit

 

[Kaladin]

Guys, follow this live blog, it's basically a great twitter feed:

http://live.boston.com/Event/Live_blog_Explosion_in_Copley_Square

 

[sangreal]

Someone on here already mentioned that it was a fire and not an explosion, interesting that the news picked it up and called it a 3rd explosion. Consequences of a 24hr news cycle, I guess

the "news" you're referring to is the BPD Commissioner

 

[inky]

The scariest video of the explosion yet imo.

http://live.boston.com/Event/Live_blog_Explosion_in_Copley_Square/72926110

Genuinely scary.

wow.

 

[Live Free or Die]

.

Apparently the police dont know because one guy on the scanner asked if anyone has a cellphone that works.

 

[B-Dubs]

Isn't the NY Post on the level of the National Enquirer?

Yes, they are garbage and no one should be linking to them.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/authorities_under_suspect_guard_y2m8cJO29uC2PDGIjYBalO

No. The Post has no corroboration, do not link to them. They are crap.

 

[LyleLanley]

Video of the first explosion (NSFW): http://www.boston.com/video/viral_p...OAr8XmRt9Lw9Lza1eXkXEagX8&bctid=2303076923001

Man, that's some horrifying stuff. I have nothing but respect for the first responders who ran right into that.

 

[Archer]

Next person to quote the NYPost as a reliable source has to donate $100 to the Red Cross.

 

[Black Mamba]

The Associated Press ‏@AP 7m
Cellphone service shut down in Boston to prevent remote detonations of explosives, official says: http://apne.ws/ZwBMKb -CC

Don't freak out if you can't reach people. Try e-mails.

Yahoo! News ‏@YahooNews 41s
Google has released a tool to help people find loved ones or assure loved ones that they are safe: http://bit.ly/YY5JHf

 

[The Grim Heaper]

The scariest video of the explosion yet imo.

http://live.boston.com/Event/Live_blog_Explosion_in_Copley_Square/72926110

Genuinely scary.

This is horrifying. None of the videos capture the sheer terror and horror like this one.

 

[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

Just saw the number went up to 46 injured (on CNN).

Jesus, please tell me this isn't true

 

[Omiee]

Please god dont be a muslim or what ever. We muslims went thourgh enough shit after 9-11.

I read some posts that ny post are not really accurate with their stories.

hope this is true.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/authorities_under_suspect_guard_y2m8cJO29uC2PDGIjYBalO

NY Post is not a good source at all.

 

[SlowRevolution]

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/authorities_under_suspect_guard_y2m8cJO29uC2PDGIjYBalO

NY Post is garbage, ignore it

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Video of the first explosion (NSFW): http://www.boston.com/video/viral_p...OAr8XmRt9Lw9Lza1eXkXEagX8&bctid=2303076923001

Wow. Horrific.

 

[Lombax]

Any live streams?

http://livewire.wcvb.com/Event/117th_Running_of_Boston_Marathon

 

[Moxx19]

Holy fucking shit! My thoughts go out to all of those affected, this is horrible.

 

[Chakan]

What are the chances of something blowing up in the library on the same day 2 bombs explode on the marathon? C'mon. If it's not related, it's the biggest coincidence in the universe.

The Boston Police Commissioner just reported that there are multiple deaths. They can't confirm how many atm, as well as the exact number of injured people.

Feds said that this was a well planned event.

 

[Beowulf28]

Stay safe Boston-GAF