Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombing Identified

One died in a police shootout and the other is still at large. The story from the New York Times.

A timeline of the showdown with police  is on USA Today.  They also have posted a videocast describing the events overnight.

Comments from a few classmates here.  A relative spoke to the media and called for the suspect to turn himself.

The hunt for the terrorists responsible for tragedy in Boston

The FBI has released pictures of two suspects and are asking the public to help in the search for these men.  A report from NBC News:

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And a report on the reaction in Boston to the release of the images:

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Reaction to Failure of Gun Reform Bill in Senate

President Obama and others were angered and frustrated by the failure of the Senate to pass a bill to reform gun laws.  A report from NBC News:

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Growing up in North Korea

From CNN:

Secretary of State John Kerry in China

Given the current anxiety over North Korea - a nation China has propped up for over sixty years - John Kerry's trip to China is a very important one for U.S. diplomatic strategy.

China is considered to be the only nation that has much influence over North Korea's government in Pyonyang, and they have shown some willingness to get tough with North Korea in recent months.  However, future cooperation with China over North Korea is by no means assured, and Secretary Kerry is there this week to try to strengthen that cooperation.

From CNN:

North Korea News

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Nine Facts about Kim Jung-un

Slide Show:  Kiim Jung-un