Update On The Boston Marathon Bombings

NPR

Published April 16, 2013 at 1:48 PM EDT

President Obama makes a statement about Monday's explosions at the Boston Marathon. Morning Edition co-hosts David Greene and Steve Inskeep speak to NPR reporters covering the story in Washington and Boston.

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