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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 2013
Page
9
Investigators say the bombs used at the Boston Marathon were crude devices built from 6 liter pressure cookers packed with metal shards nails and ball bearings to maximize harm. An anonymous official said shrapnel and BBs caused injuries while authorities seek video or photos to identify those responsible. The FBI promise a full pursuit of those behind the attack.
London prepares for Margaret Thatcher's funeral with tightened security as Britain plans extra police patrols and searches. Officials note no change in overall threat levels in Europe and the U.S. defense posture following the Boston Marathon attacks.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said there is no evidence of a wider plot. DHS will maintain enhanced security at transportation hubs as a precaution. Two unnamed sources told AP that two pressure cooker bombs in duffel bags exploded near the finish line, killing and wounding people.
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