Boston Marathon explosions

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Things I have read from various news sources:

There were two explosions at the marathon, and a third at the JFK Library.
In addition, they have found at least two more devices that did not detonate,
presumably because one of the first actions taken
was to shut down all cell service in the city,
making remote detonation by cellphone impossible.

NY Post is reporting that at least one Saudi national has been identified as a suspect.

AP is reporting this:

WASHINGTON (AP) - Cell phone companies say service is operating in the Boston area,
but with heavy traffic following of the explosions at the Boston Marathon.

A law enforcement official, citing an intelligence briefing,
said cell phone service had been shut down Monday in the Boston area
to prevent any potential remote detonations of explosives.


But officials with Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel said there had been no such requests.

Sprint spokeswoman Crystal Davis said:
"Minus some mild call blocking on our Boston network due to
increased traffic, our service is operating normally."