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The Latest on the Boston Marathon Bombing: What We Know So Far

Alex Kane, AlterNet

Here are the latest updates from the aftermath of the deadly bombings at the marathon yesterday. READ MORE»

5 People Hijacking Boston Bombing to Push Their Nasty Politics

Alex Kane, AlterNet

Right-wing figures are predictably exploiting the aftermath of the attack on the Boston Marathon. READ MORE»

As Always, Wild, Unsubstantiated Media Speculation About Muslims Follows Bombing

Olivia Nuzzi, AlterNet

History repeats itself. READ MORE»

'Please Don't be Arabs or Muslims': The Terror that Grips Arab and Muslim Communities Post-Attack

By Khaled A. Beydoun, Al Jazeera

My concern for loved ones was superseded by a distinctly Arab and Muslim-American psychosis: "Please do not let the culprit be Arab or Muslim." READ MORE»

8 Worst Reactions to the Boston Bombings

By Hayes Brown, Think Progress

Such national tragedies can bring out the best in people, but also the worst. READ MORE»

Goldman Prize Awards $150,000 to Six Environmental Leaders

Environment News Service

This year’s recipients hail from: Colombia, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, South Africa and the US. READ MORE»

Rand Paul Continues Clueless White Guy Magic History Tour

By Ed Kilgore, The Washington Monthly

Paul won't stop condescending to black students and wallowing in self-pity. READ MORE»

Bipartisan Report Concludes There's No Doubt U.S. Tortured, Violated Law

By Alex Kane, AlterNet

A bipartisan review sets the record straight on the Bush administration's torture program after 9/11. READ MORE»

Thatcher Protesters Vow to Pelt her Coffin with Eggs and Coal at Funeral

Agence France Presse

More than 800 people have pledged to attend an event called “Maggie’s good riddance party.” READ MORE»

Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Tries to Make Boston Tragedy All About Himself

By Brian Powell, Media Matters

Jones used the tragedy to push his conspiracy theory that recent domestic attacks are "false flag" attacks staged by the federal government. READ MORE»

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