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Man charged with marathon hoax due in court

(AP) The man arrested near the Boston Marathon finish line carrying a backpack containing a rice cooker was sent to a state psychiatric facility for an evaluation Wednesday after an initial court appearance.

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Apr 16, 2014, 7:47 PM

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