How and where the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombing suspects is unfolding

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This map and timeline of the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombing suspects is based on corroborated reports from the New York Times, Boston Globe, and other reliable sources. Residents of Watertown, Newton, Waltham, Belmont, Cambridge, Brookline, and Boston have been asked by state and local authorities to stay indoors. Most businesses remain closed, and the public transportation system is shut down. Here is affected area:

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