Boston pays tribute to victims of marathon bombing

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Boston pays solemn tribute Tuesday, April 15 to the victims and survivors of the marathon bombings that traumatized the northeastern US city and stunned the nation one year ago. Three people were killed and more than 260 others wounded when two bombs made of explosives-packed pressure cookers detonated near the finish line of the city’s famous marathon on April 15, 2013. US leaders will conduct memorial services across the country, with President Barack Obama observing a moment of silence in the Oval Office. This year, the Boston Marathon – which has been run since 1897 – will take place on Monday, April 21.

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