LIVE BLOG: Boston Marathon explosions & suspect search

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LIVE BLOG: Boston Marathon explosions & suspect search

Follow updates from news crews covering multiple explosions at the Boston Marathon.

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Hart Senate Office Building staffers had been told to stay in their offices, but now they are allowed to leave but were told to avoid the 1st and 3rd floors, CNN reports.

by Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 4:46:25 PM
Suspicious packages have been removed from the Russell and Hart Senate Office Buildings in DC, and the buildings have reopened, CNN reports.

by Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 4:49:21 PM
#regram #nhlbruins #bostonstrong ❤???????? ... Editor's note: These decals will appear on the Bruins' helmets for tonight's game against the Sabres.

by Justine Alyssa via Instagram edited by Zuri Berry 4/17/2013 4:49:57 PM
#BU memorial http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIEW-huCUAErTNW.jpg

by Evan Allen via twitter 4/17/2013 4:52:00 PM
Lord & Taylor was the site of the second explosion, on the other side of Exeter Street and the opposite side of Boylston Street from Marathon Sports, site of the first explosion closer to the finish line of the Marathon.

by Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 5:23:11 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Boston Globe Source: Authorities have an image of a suspect carrying, and perhaps dropping, a black bag at the second bombing scene. www.boston.com

by Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/17/2013 5:42:49 PM
BREAKING: Law enforcement official: Arrest imminent in Boston Marathon bombing, suspect to be brought to court.

by The Associated Press via twitter 4/17/2013 5:43:05 PM
CNN is reporting that an arrest has been made based on two federal law enforcement sources and a Boston Police source who talked to reporter John King. The source told King that the ID was made based on enhanced video taken from a surveillance camera at Lord & Taylor, along with video supplied by an unnamed Boston TV station. www.boston.com

by Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 6:14:31 PM
Marshals moving people away from the parking lot in front of court. Caravans pulled up.

by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/17/2013 7:13:27 PM
"We need you to pull back, for your safety," Marshals yelling. Caravans pulled up.,

by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/17/2013 7:13:54 PM
A portion of Brigham and Women’s Hospital was evacuation at about 3 p.m. after a person pulled up to the valet entrance at 45 Francis St. and left the car locked. Valets noticed gas cans in car and security ordered an evacuation out of an abundance of caution, hospital spokeswoman Erin McDonough said.

by Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 7:14:15 PM
Caravans pulled up in front of courthouse. When they drop someone off, they go into back of courthouse.

by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/17/2013 7:14:59 PM
Fire engines just pulled up inside courthouse.

by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/17/2013 7:18:54 PM
Place was packed with media inside and out, some on different floors anticipating possible appearance of a suspect.

by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/17/2013 7:19:50 PM
"No dangerous material was detected" in suspicious letters to Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake, staffer says. http://on.cnn.com/112WXpr

by cnnbrk via twitter 4/17/2013 8:37:53 PM
Were you at or near one of the bombing sites? Share your story. Click your location on this map, and tell us what you witnessed.

by Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/17/2013 8:46:39 PM
Vigil at Cambridge City Hall tonight at 7 p.m. #CambridgeMA #CambMA http://fb.me/2CV8IfXp5

by Cambridge Police via twitter 4/17/2013 9:08:39 PM
Here's a list of events that local organizations are holding to benefit Boston’s recovery efforts and the victims affected by Monday’s bombings. We'll keep updating. www.boston.com

by Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 9:16:24 PM
We're also updating a list of victims of the Marathon bombings. www.boston.com

by Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 9:19:00 PM
Cambridge Police said they have responded to reports of about 30 suspicious packages since the marathon. http://bo.st/YvS4nb

by Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/17/2013 9:24:29 PM
Boston Magazine: When it comes to coping with trauma and anxiety, hugging a dog is the best medicine, experts say. This week, several canines from the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs program will be at the First Lutheran Church of Boston, which is just blocks away from the finish line of the Boston Marathon race, to let residents and those trying to cope with Monday’s tragedy hug and pet them. www.bostonmagazine.com

by Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 9:25:57 PM
Students writing memories of slain BU student in Chinese and English at Marsh Chapel. @bostondotcom http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIFVs11CQAA0yKu.jpg

by Evan Allen via twitter 4/17/2013 9:26:02 PM
AP: In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, President Obama has aimed to be both visible and cautious in his response, declaring the attack an "‘act of terror"’ while warning the nation against jumping to conclusions. www.boston.com

by Teresa Hanafin 4/17/2013 10:24:05 PM
AP photo

by Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/18/2013 12:07:53 AM
Former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney will attend the interfaith service in Boston tomorrow at the invitation of Gov. Deval Patrick, CNN reports.

by Teresa Hanafin 4/18/2013 12:09:26 AM
From tonight's Bruins game, the National Anthem, begun by Rene Rancourt and finished by the people of Boston.

by Catherine Cloutier 4/18/2013 12:23:39 AM
Some good news: Officials at three Boston hospitals that treated some of the most seriously injured from Monday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon said Wednesday they expect all of their patients to survive.

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by Catherine Cloutier 4/18/2013 12:44:02 AM
.@BostonDotCom - #Berklee to remain closed Thursday, president Roger Brown's letter to the community t.co #BostonMarathon

by Berklee News via twitter 4/18/2013 10:58:54 AM
In bombing's aftermath, #BU students describe frantic search for Lingzi Lu, brief hope, then sorrow. http://b.globe.com/YwYQsY @BostonDotCom

by Evan Allen via twitter 4/18/2013 10:59:02 AM
by meganriesz via twitter 4/18/2013 10:59:59 AM
by David L. Ryan via twitter 4/18/2013 11:05:15 AM
by David L. Ryan via twitter 4/18/2013 11:05:18 AM
Air Force One has touched down in Boston, according to local TV.

by Scott Malone via twitter 4/18/2013 2:12:08 PM
Hundreds more being let into the #vigil with a new set of tickets, these ones yellow. Line still hundreds deep, stretches blocks.

by Wesley Lowery via twitter 4/18/2013 2:14:18 PM
Bombing victim with crutches 2 seats ahead in front row of cathedral

by GlobeAndrewRyan via twitter 4/18/2013 2:17:38 PM
#BostonPolice on patrol at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross awaiting the arrival of the President. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BII-0jZCAAExX0j.jpg

by Boston Police Dept. via twitter 4/18/2013 2:24:37 PM
by Shushannah Walshe via twitter 4/18/2013 2:24:55 PM
by Johanna Kaiser via twitter 4/18/2013 2:25:43 PM
President Obama and his wife Michelle have arrived in the Cathedral.

by Teresa Hanafin 4/18/2013 2:55:59 PM
They are sitting in the front row with Gov. Deval Patrick and his wife Diane.

by Teresa Hanafin 4/18/2013 2:56:40 PM
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Boston.

by Teresa Hanafin 4/18/2013 2:57:16 PM
It is located in the South End of Boston and was dedicated in 1875. It is Gothic Revival style, constructed of Roxbury puddingstone with gray limestone trim.

by Teresa Hanafin 4/18/2013 2:58:44 PM
The opening music is "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty." www.youtube.com

by Teresa Hanafin 4/18/2013 2:59:03 PM
Mayor Menino on altar with clergy http://twitpic.com/ck886y

by GlobeAndrewRyan via twitter 4/18/2013 3:00:19 PM
Rev. Liz Walker of Roxbury Presbyterian Church, former anchor for WBZ-TV, is giving the welcome and opening prayer.

by Teresa Hanafin 4/18/2013 3:01:44 PM