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PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency would like to send out prayers to those who were affected by this horrific tragedy that struck Boston today. When a tragedy of this magnitude hits home, we all are affected no matter where we live. Please pray for the victims and families.<\/p>\n

The following is an update from the Boston Globe<\/a> <\/p>\n

Two people were killed and dozens were injured this afternoon as two powerful explosions detonated in quick succession near the Boston Marathon finish line in Boston\u2019s Back Bay section, turning a scene of athletic celebration into bloody chaos.<\/p>\n

A third explosion was reported at the John F. Kennedy Library, said Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis. Authorities were treating it as related to the first two.<\/p>\n

Two more explosive devices were found and dismantled, The Associated Press reported this afternoon. The Federal Aviation Administration announced a ground stop for Logan International Airport until further notice; it wasn\u2019t clear if the ground stop was related to the blasts.<\/p>\n

Asked if the explosions were a result of terrorism, Davis said, \u201cWe\u2019re not being definitive on this right now, but you can reach your own conclusions, based on what happened.\u2019<\/p>\n

Blood and broken glass covered sidewalks in the area where the blasts occurred just before 3 p.m. in the city\u2019s Back Bay section. Immediately after the explosions, some of the wounded could be seen to have lost limbs; others lay unconscious.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Video and updates at ABC News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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