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April 18, 2013 | 4:25 PM PDT
Marathon spectator ran toward danger to help child
Tracy Munro turned back toward the scene of the blast to comfort a wounded child she later learned was Martin Richard's sister
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April 18, 2013 | 4:19 PM PDT
Newtown dad vows to push on for gun control
Mark Barden, who lost his 7-year-old in the Conn. school shooting, said he will not be deterred by gun control amendment's failure in Senate
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Play CBS Video April 18, 2013 | 6:16 PM PDT
Stories of bravery during the Boston bombing
When two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon, Tracy Munro ran to help the wounded. One of them was Jane Richard, a little girl who lost a leg, and her brother Martin, who was killed. Elaine Quijano reports.
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Play CBS Video April 18, 2013 | 6:16 PM PDT
Why the FBI believes 2 men in images are Boston bombing suspects
The FBI has released images and surveillance video of two suspects they are now pursuing in the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing attack. Senior correspondent and former FBI Assistant Director John Miller explains why the FBI believes the two people are the suspects.
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Play CBS Video April 18, 2013 | 6:16 PM PDT
Sandy Hook families vow to continue fight for gun control
Mark Barden came to Washington, along with others who lost loved ones at Sandy Hook Elementary School, to lobby for tougher gun control. Despite the setback in the U.S. Senate, he vows to continue the fight. Chip Reid reports.
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Play CBS Video April 18, 2013 | 6:15 PM PDT
Catastrophic explosion devastates Texas town
In a little Texas town named West, a devastating explosion has injured at least 160 people; authorities still can't say how many have died. Ben Tracy reports from West on how it happened and the rescue effort still underway.
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Play CBS Video April 18, 2013 | 6:16 PM PDT
West, Texas mayor is also a volunteer firefighter
Mayor Tommy Muska -- who is also a volunteer firefighter -- jumped into action when a fertilizer plant in his town exploded, destroying homes and property, and injuring many people. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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Play CBS Video April 19, 2013 | 2:41 PM PDT
Obama comforts Boston residents
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, President Obama came to Boston to lift the spirits of residents at an interfaith service. As Major Garrett reports, Mr. Obama tried to fortify the wounded city and honor three lives cut short.
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Play CBS Video April 18, 2013 | 6:15 PM PDT
FBI releases images of 2 Boston bombing suspects
The FBI is making a public appeal for names after releasing surveillance pictures of the two suspects they believe are directly linked to the Boston bombings. As Bob Orr reports, so far investigators have not been able to identify the men in the pictures.
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Play CBS Video April 17, 2013 | 7:14 PM PDT
4/17: Gun control bill has major setback in U.S. Senate; FBI zeroing in on possible Boston bombing suspect
A bipartisan measure to require background checks for all gun sales was defeated in the U.S. Senate, failing to get the 60 votes needed to pass.; and, the FBI is looking at a possible suspect in the Boston bombings but don't know where he is or who he is for sure.
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April 17, 2013 | 5:34 PM PDT
Arrest made in connection with ricin-laced letters
Letter sent to president and two sent to Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker tested positive for powerful poison that can kill when inhaled
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April 17, 2013 | 4:51 PM PDT
Rwandan genocide survivor is living the American dream
Immaculee Ilibagiza survived Rwanda's genocide by hiding in a bathroom for three months; she's now a U.S. citizen
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Play CBS Video April 17, 2013 | 5:28 PM PDT
Woman charged in Texas prosecutor murder case
Police believe they've solved the mystery behind the murders of two prosecutors in Kaufman County, Texas. The wife of a former Justice of the Peace has been charged with capital murder. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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Play CBS Video April 17, 2013 | 5:35 PM PDT
Big day for Rwandan massacre survivor
"60 Minutes" correspondent Bob Simon speaks with a survivor of the 1990s Rwandan massacres who became an American citizen on Wednesday.
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April 17, 2013 | 4:29 PM PDT
Husband, wife believed responsible for murders of Texas prosecutors
Wife of former justice of the peace charged with capital murder over plot to kill Kaufman County DA, wife, prosecutor
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Play CBS Video April 17, 2013 | 4:21 PM PDT
FBI zeroing in on possible suspect
Investigators believe they are making solid progress in the hunt for the Boston Marathon bomber. As Bob Orr reports, surveillance pictures and cell phone records are helping the FBI zero in on at least one possible suspect.
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Play CBS Video April 17, 2013 | 4:15 PM PDT
FBI investigation updates
The FBI says they have a possible suspect but don't know where he is or who he is for sure. John Miller updates us on the investigation.
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Play CBS Video April 17, 2013 | 4:12 PM PDT
President Obama: "battle for gun-control will not end"
President Obama, along with Sandy Hook families, Vice President Joe Biden, and former Rep. Gabby Giffords, responded to the U.S. Senate failing to pass gun-control legislation by vowing to continue the fight for background checks. He called this a "shameful day in Washington." Major Garrett reports.
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Play CBS Video April 17, 2013 | 4:11 PM PDT
Police hunting for pieces of pressure cooker bomb
Police are combing the 12-block crime scene around Boylston Street, searching for more pieces of the two pressure cooker bombs. As Elaine Quijano reports, the FBI is hoping that by reconstructing the bombs, they'll gain clues as to who is responsible for the Boston Marathon bombing.
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Play CBS Video April 17, 2013 | 4:22 PM PDT
Gun-control bill has major setback in U.S. Senate
A bipartisan measure to require background checks for all gun sales was defeated in the U.S. Senate, failing to get the 60 votes needed to pass. It's a crippling development for the overall gun control measure, reports Chip Reid.
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Play CBS Video April 16, 2013 | 5:30 PM PDT
4/16: Massive hunt for Boston Marathon bomber
More than 24 hours after two deadly bombs went off at the Boston Marathon, police still have no suspect and few clues. And, as Scott Pelley reports, they're asking the public for their help, and their pictures; Also, an 8-year-old was one of the 3 victims that lost their lives during the Boston Marathon attack; And, following the bombing at the Boston Marathon, eight children were taken to Boston Children's Hospital.
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April 16, 2013 | 4:29 PM PDT
Boston Marathon runners tell their story of survival
A couple from Texas were running in the marathon when they were caught up in the twin explosions, but came away unharmed
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Play CBS Video April 16, 2013 | 4:30 PM PDT
Mass. Gov: Bombing "a tragic and bloody" lesson
Scott Pelley speaks with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick about how his state is handling the Boston Marathon bombings, who says he is regretful and that his state will learn from this "tragic and bloody" lesson.
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April 16, 2013 | 4:26 PM PDT
'Man in the hat' claims he's no hero, he just did what anyone would do
A good Samaritan who assisted one of the worst injured victims of the Boston Marathon bombings says he was just doing the same thing as other first responders
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Play CBS Video April 16, 2013 | 4:52 PM PDT
A good Samaritan that became a hero
Most people run away from chaos, especially after a bomb goes off. But, Carlos Arredondo, 52, ran to the aid of a man lying on a side walk and help stem the flow of blood from is severely damaged legs. Terrell Brown reports
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