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At 2:45: First explosion occurs near the finish line at the 2013 Boston Marathon, with the second explosion following about 10 seconds after.
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Before 4:00: The State News makes their first report on the events that have occurred in Boston. The State News is aware of a former MSU student who had participated in the race.
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At 4:00 p.m.: The State News reports there are about 6 East Lansing residents who have taken place in the race.
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At 4:15 p.m.: MSU graduate student Cody Harlacher is the first known MSU student The State News is aware of that participated in the race. Harlacher was safe and away from the race when the explosions occur.
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At 4:23 p.m.: The State News interviews interdisciplinary humanities senior Erin Spence. Her parents were both in attendance at the event. Spence said her mother was across the street from the finish line when the explosions went off.
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At 4:45 p.m.: According to The Harvard Crimson, a suspicious package was discovered near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Mass., and a bomb squad was in route.
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At 5:10 p.m.: There was a reported 23 injuries and 2 deaths at this time of the day.
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At about 6:00 p.m.: President Barack Obama addresses the country about the events that occurred at the Boston Marathon.
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At 6:23 p.m.: The fire at JFK Library was officially put out. The fire was created from the explosion.
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At 7:57 p.m.: According to CNN, 3 have died from the explosions that occurred near the finish line, while more than 130 are injured.