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Newsby Staff WriterApril 16, 2013

Boston Bombs Made With Pressure Cookers

The two explosive devices that killed three people and wounded more than 170 at the Boston Marathon were likely pressure-cooker bombs similar to those used in Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan.

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Videosby Staff WriterApril 15, 2013

Boston Marathon Bombing

A Boston Globe sports producer captured two Boston Marathon explosions and the chaotic aftermath. Video via Steve Silva. Read the full story here.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 15, 2013

2 Women Shot at Va. Community College

A gunman opened fire Friday on a satellite campus of the New River Community College in Christiansburg, Va., wounding two women. The suspect was apprehended by an off-duty security guard and two police officers about five minutes after the incident started.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 15, 2013

Video: Boston Marathon Bombing Kills 3, Injures 134

Two explosions rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon, killing three and injuring 134 others including a police officer. A 20-year-old Saudi Arabian suspect with severe burns is being guarded at a local hospital.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 12, 2013

Ariz. Police Intercept Bomb Addressed to Joe Arpaio

A package addressed to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio containing explosive materials was found at a Flagstaff post office on Thursday, according to local and federal authorities.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 12, 2013

Polaris eBikes Arrive for Public Safety Agencies

Market Builders, Inc. of Salt Lake City will offer the eBikes—eight-speed bicycles with an electric motor and powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery. The Polaris eBikes can travel up to 30 miles on a single charge at a speed of up to 20 mph.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 12, 2013

LAPD To Keep Quiet About Celebrity 'Swatting'

The Los Angeles Police Department announced Thursday that it would take the unusual step of no longer issuing press releases or immediately confirming instances of celebrity "swatting," saying intense media coverage seems to be fueling more incidents.

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ProductsApril 12, 2013

Modular Field Pack

The field pack is constructed of rugged tactical polyester. Four compartment configuration. Key features include a main compartment with dual mesh pockets and with large open top pocket with cinch straps, which are ideal for a hydration bladder.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 11, 2013

Escaped Denver Inmate Surrenders

The inmate who used a law enforcement uniform to escape Denver's downtown jail turned himself in Wednesday, after a three-day manhunt.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 11, 2013

Texas Mexican Mafia Member Gets Life In RICO Case

A Texas Mexican Mafia member received three consecutive life sentences in federal prison for racketeering and assaulting a federal prison guard, the FBI announced.

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