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Many leads, no suspects yet in deadly attack on Boston Marathon

Global Politics

The attacks on the Boston Marathon on Monday left three people dead, an unknown number of people maimed and scores wounded. Law enforcement gathered Tuesday morning to vow to get to the bottom of the attack, but as of yet they have no one in custody.

Romney, Gingrich seem poised to be big winners on Super Tuesday

Global Politics

Who Pays? Compensating Victims of Terrorism

Conflict & Justice

In Boston, Dealing with the Shock of the Bombers’ Identities and the Manhunt Lockdown

Conflict & Justice

Guan Tianlang: China’s Golf Phenom to Tee it Up at the Masters

Sports
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Boston Marathon Winner Elected to Kenyan Parliament

Global Politics

Wesley Korir won the Boston marathon last year. He’s also just won another race – he was elected to the Kenyan Parliament. Anchor Marco Werman speaks to Korir about his politics and his running.

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