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Teens arrested over bomb, shotgun threats on Facebook

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, perhaps greater attention than ever is being given to threats of violence, no matter how serious they may be.

On Apr 17, 2013 by Kris Holt

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What the pressure cooker bombs tell us about the bombers in Boston

"It's not so much about what the bombs tell us about the bombers in Boston," Adam Clark Estes reports. "Rather, it's what they don't tell us."

On Apr 17, 2013 by [email protected]

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Alex Jones claims YouTube censored his “Family Guy” theory

Whether intentionally or not, YouTube has given radio host Alex Jones and his conspiracy theory cohorts more ammunition for their latest claim.

On Apr 16, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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The Boston Marathon will continue as planned in 2014

Sock it to 'em, Boston. Also: Why your video games are made by the same boring ol' white dudes.

On Apr 16, 2013 by Cooper Fleishman

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Yes, the government has a kill switch for cell service

A request to shut down service by a state’s homeland security advisor must go through the National Coordinating Center for Telecommunications.

On Apr 16, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Alex Jones claims “Family Guy” predicted Boston Marathon explosions

The conspiracy theorist cited an episode that aired less than a month ago. 

On Apr 16, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Thanks to Reddit, Boston has reached peak pizza

After the Boston Marathon explosions, redditors scrambled to help out their fellow man—even if all they could do was this.

On Apr 16, 2013 by Mike Fenn

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A Boston Marathon volunteer answers your questions on Reddit

Also in today's Reddit Digest: r/Boston reacts, mods rejigger the front page, and r/randomactsofpizza delivers. 

On Apr 16, 2013 by Mike Fenn

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Boston Marathon Facebook page fills with condolences

The Boston Athletic Association posted statements to the page's wall, updating fans, participants, and concerned citizens alike.

On Apr 16, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Patton Oswalt offers inspiring insight to Boston Marathon tragedy

But in the wake of the tragic explosions at the Boston Marathon earlier today, the comedian put his verbal skills to use on his Facebook account.

On Apr 15, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Boston residents offer victims shelter via Google doc

Sometimes disasters bring out the best in people.

On Apr 15, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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In wake of Boston tragedy, Google launches Person Finder

The service could be an invaluable tool. 

On Apr 15, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Shameless Boston Marathon parody account banned within minutes

Reports of the bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon finish line have been on the Internet for little more than an hour, and already people are starting to use the disaster as a way to pick up Twitter followers.

On Apr 15, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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2 explosions, 3 reported dead, 152 injured at Boston Marathon

CBS reported "grave … horrific injuries" and "missing limbs." The Boston Globe announced three were killed and at least 110 injured.

On Apr 15, 2013 by Cooper Fleishman