Marathon explosives made from pressure cookers

April 17, 2013 01:05

The explosives that killed three and wounded more than 170 at the Boston Marathon were made of pressure cookers packed with metal and ball bearings, a person briefed on the investigation said today.

President Barack Obama said it was unclear whether the bombings were carried out by an international organization, domestic group or a "malevolent individual." Obama, speaking to reporters at the White House, said authorities still don't know who is responsible and officials said no one had claimed responsibility.

He called the bombing "a heinous and cowardly act" used to target innocent civilians.

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