Posted on 04/16/2013 10:57:15 AM PDT by John W
WASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama pronounced the deadly Boston Marathon explosions an act of terrorism on Tuesday as individuals close to the investigation said the two bombs were made of pressure cookers packed with ball bearings and metal shards that cut into the victims.
Speaking at the White House, Obama said investigators do not know if the attack was carried out by an international or domestic organization, or perhaps by a "malevolent individual." Three people were killed, including an 8 year-old boy, and more than 170 were wounded.
In his second public statement in less than 24 hours since the explosions, the president said, "Clearly we are at the beginning of our investigation." He urged anyone with information relating to the events to contact authorities.
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Barry, always the last to know.
In 24 hours FBI will produce if not the culprit, then a Richard Jewell. Public opinion demands it! By the time this Richard Jewell proves his innocence, which could take years, American TV viewers will be enjoying the 7th generation (from now) of Americans Idle, and the thread dedicated to it here will have had 100,000 replies.
But..but he called the mayor! Lizzie Warren said so! He even kept his suit coat on for the obligatory photo!
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