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Boston marathon: Obama vows bombers will face justice Boston marathon: Obama vows bombers will face justice
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US President Barack Obama has vowed at a memorial service for victims of the Boston marathon bombing the attack's perpetrators will be held accountable.US President Barack Obama has vowed at a memorial service for victims of the Boston marathon bombing the attack's perpetrators will be held accountable.
He told an interfaith ceremony that everyone had been touched by the attack on their beloved city.He told an interfaith ceremony that everyone had been touched by the attack on their beloved city.
He spoke as it emerged investigators had found clear video images of two potential suspects carrying black bags.He spoke as it emerged investigators had found clear video images of two potential suspects carrying black bags.
Two bombs were detonated near the finish line on Monday, killing three people and injuring more than 170.Two bombs were detonated near the finish line on Monday, killing three people and injuring more than 170.
A FBI press conference on the attacks is scheduled for 17:00 EDT (21:00 GMT) on Thursday. The FBI is holding a press conference on the attacks.
There were several standing ovations as the president spoke earlier in the day at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, the main Roman Catholic cathedral in Boston. There were several standing ovations as the president spoke earlier on Thursday at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, the main Roman Catholic cathedral in Boston.
'Spirit undaunted''Spirit undaunted'
Before his visit, the president declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts, which would allow the state to access federal funding to deal with the aftermath of the attacks.Before his visit, the president declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts, which would allow the state to access federal funding to deal with the aftermath of the attacks.
President Obama appeared in sombre mood as he joined city leaders, residents and victims at the prayer service.President Obama appeared in sombre mood as he joined city leaders, residents and victims at the prayer service.
He told the congregation: "The spirit of this city is undaunted; the spirit of this country shall remain undimmed.He told the congregation: "The spirit of this city is undaunted; the spirit of this country shall remain undimmed.
"Everyone of us has been touched by this attack on your beloved city. Everyone of us stands with you. Because after all it's our beloved city too."Everyone of us has been touched by this attack on your beloved city. Everyone of us stands with you. Because after all it's our beloved city too.
"They sought to intimidate us, to terrorise us," President Obama said, adding, "It should be pretty clear by now that they picked the wrong city to do it.""They sought to intimidate us, to terrorise us," President Obama said, adding, "It should be pretty clear by now that they picked the wrong city to do it."
He was applauded as he warned the perpetrators of the attacks they would be brought to justice.He was applauded as he warned the perpetrators of the attacks they would be brought to justice.
"We will find you," he said. "We will hold you accountable.""We will find you," he said. "We will hold you accountable."
FBI cautionFBI caution
Crowds arrived early - in some cases as early as dawn - to wait for one of about 2,000 seats inside the cathedral.Crowds arrived early - in some cases as early as dawn - to wait for one of about 2,000 seats inside the cathedral.
The BBC's Laura Trevelyan in Boston said people gathered patiently in the early morning sunshine for security checks to get inside.The BBC's Laura Trevelyan in Boston said people gathered patiently in the early morning sunshine for security checks to get inside.
Hundreds of people stood outside the cathedral during the service, while police at the bomb site listened to the president's speech on the radios in their patrol cars.Hundreds of people stood outside the cathedral during the service, while police at the bomb site listened to the president's speech on the radios in their patrol cars.
Former Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney also attended the prayer ceremony.Former Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney also attended the prayer ceremony.
Later Mr Obama met with wounded victims, families and staff at Massachusetts General Hospital, and with race volunteers at a nearby high school.Later Mr Obama met with wounded victims, families and staff at Massachusetts General Hospital, and with race volunteers at a nearby high school.
First Lady Michelle Obama also visited patients at Boston Children's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital.First Lady Michelle Obama also visited patients at Boston Children's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
At least 14 bombing victims, including three children, remain in hospital in a critical condition. It is reported that 10 victims have had limbs amputated. Nails and ball bearings were said to be embedded in their flesh.At least 14 bombing victims, including three children, remain in hospital in a critical condition. It is reported that 10 victims have had limbs amputated. Nails and ball bearings were said to be embedded in their flesh.
On Thursday Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the FBI wanted to speak to two men, but did not say they were suspects.On Thursday Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the FBI wanted to speak to two men, but did not say they were suspects.
She did not give details of what was seen on the tape.She did not give details of what was seen on the tape.
Ms Napolitano would not say whether the attacks were suspected to be the work of a domestic or foreign group, but said the investigation was continuing "apace".Ms Napolitano would not say whether the attacks were suspected to be the work of a domestic or foreign group, but said the investigation was continuing "apace".
She added that security had been ramped up at airports and transport hubs.She added that security had been ramped up at airports and transport hubs.
Investigators are going through thousands of images taken around the time of the attacks from security cameras, the media and people at the scene.Investigators are going through thousands of images taken around the time of the attacks from security cameras, the media and people at the scene.
Officials have not said if they would publicly release more details of the case.Officials have not said if they would publicly release more details of the case.
At least one of the Boston bombs was made from a pressure cooker packed with explosives, nails and ball bearings, investigators have told US media. The devices were placed in black bags and left on the ground.At least one of the Boston bombs was made from a pressure cooker packed with explosives, nails and ball bearings, investigators have told US media. The devices were placed in black bags and left on the ground.
The twin blasts killed Martin Richard, aged eight, Krystle Campbell, 29, and Lu Lingzi, a postgraduate student from China.The twin blasts killed Martin Richard, aged eight, Krystle Campbell, 29, and Lu Lingzi, a postgraduate student from China.