CNN reports, “Two bombs struck near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, turning a celebration into a bloody scene of destruction.
The blasts threw people to the ground, killing two and injuring dozens.
The Boston Globe reported that more than 100 people were being treated at area hospitals, including several children.
“Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups, will feel the full weight of justice,” President Barack Obama vowed.
Boston “is a tough and resilient town,” he said, adding that Americans will stand by Bostonians “every single step of the way.”
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