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    The Week In Pictures – Week Of April 22, 2013

    Slideshow • News • ISSUE 49•16 • Apr 22, 2013
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    • This What World Like Now

      BOSTON—After Monday’s horrific terror attack at the Boston Marathon that killed three and left hundreds injured, officials confirmed Tuesday that the bombings and senseless violence that followed occurred primarily because this is the kind of ...
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    • Area Man Growing A Little Tired Of Rushing Home To Hug Loved Ones

      ST. LOUIS—Following the deadly explosions Monday that rocked the city of Boston, area man Tom Sifton told reporters he’s getting pretty tired of frantically rushing home from work as fast as he possibly can to hug his loved ones tight.
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    • Authorities: Sadly, There Are Many People Who Could Have Done This

      BOSTON—In the aftermath of yesterday’s bombings at the Boston Marathon, which left three dead and over 100 wounded, authorities announced this morning that, sadly, there are actually numerous people who could have carried out the attack. ...
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    • Justin Bieber Fan Jealous Of Anne Frank

      TALLAHASSEE, FL—Following weekend reports that teen pop sensation Justin Bieber visited the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, local Bieber fan Khloe McNeal, 13, announced Monday that she was ‘jealous’ of the 15-year-old Holocaust victim.
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    • Every Family Member's Birthday Now Marred By Some Tragedy

      PENSACOLA, FL—After Monday’s deadly explosions at the Boston Marathon cast a pall over Conner Mason’s 7th birthday celebration, the Mason family reportedly realized that each of their birthdays were now tainted by a national tragedy.
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    • KFC Introduces New Boneless CEO

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    • Suicide Note Surprisingly Upbeat

      MIDLAND, NM—The suicide note area man Doug Smithfield wrote before leaping to his death from a bridge last week was remarkably upbeat in tone, family members of the recently deceased 38-year-old confirmed Monday.
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    • Boss Has Deft Touch For Making Employees Feel Like Shit

      ROCHESTER, NY—Citing such examples as his understated eye rolls or how he often delivers a faint, judgment-filled “hmm” after an employee passionately presents an idea, workers at Blain Insurance, Ltd.
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    • The Onion's Tips For Finding A Suspected Terrorist

      Invest millions of dollars into signs that say, “If You See Something, Say Something.” Put a phone number on those signs. Wait for phone to ring and the information to come pouring in. Be straight with potential suspects and ask them point-bl...
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    • BREAKING: 'The Onion' In Kill Range Of Boston Bomber Suspect

      Do We Take The Shot? Tweet Us Your Votes

      BOSTON—Saying that we have a clear shot and we are ready to fire if given the go-ahead, The Onion has confirmed it will take out the Boston Marathon bomber if Twitter users give us enough “yes” votes to do so.
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    • UPDATE: ‘The Onion’ Apologizes For Killing Innocent Boston Man Tom Mahoney

      We Spoke Too Soon

      BOSTON—Saying that we spoke too soon and probably should have looked at all the facts and information first before pulling the trigger, The Onion has issued an apology to the family of Boston resident Tom Mahoney, who was shot and killed by t...
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    • Cutest Guy In Whole Office Not Even Particularly Attractive

      TALLAHASSEE, FL—Saying that he’s “okay-looking but definitely nothing special,” employees at Southeastern Publishing Services reported Wednesday that Brian Tyler, a 27-year-old digital communications coordinator widely considered t...
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    • Next Week's School Shooting Victims Thank Senate For Failing To Pass Gun Bill

      WASHINGTON—Following the Senate’s rejection of a bipartisan amendment to expand background checks for gun buyers, the young victims of next week’s school shooting emphatically thanked members of Congress today for failing to pass more co...
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    • Internet Comes Up With 8.5 Million Leads On Potential Boston Bombing Suspect

      WASHINGTON—In the wake of Monday’s terrorist bombing at the Boston Marathon, sources reported today the internet had come up with approximately 8.5 million leads on who might have committed the deadly terrorist attack. According to reports, in...
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    • VIRAL VIDEO: High School Sophomore Sinks Incredible, Unnecessary Half-Court Shot

      Ryan Jurgens rode the bench most of the season, but when his coach gave him a chance, it really paid off!
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