Uncle of surviving Boston bomber suspect "loves America." Calls nephews...
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View ArticleThe Borowitz Report: CNN Quits Breaking News, Becomes "CNN Classic"
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View ArticleTaliban attacks in Afghanistan rise 47%
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View ArticleDuke anti-terrorism expert fits marathon bombings into broader trends.
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