images of the bush library in a tour with former first lady laura bush. it is thursday, april 25th, in this special edition of starting point beginning right now. i m christine romans in flork. we begin with breaking news. two fuel barges on fire this morning after a mass i ve explosion. it all happened in mobile bay, alabama. the explosion and the fire still burning so intense firefighters have set up a one-mile safety radius. firefighters at this hour unable at this point to get near the flames. the first explosion happening just before 11:00 eastern followed by at least five more and heard up to 20 miles away. the barges are reportedly loaded with gasoline. and that s why it s keeping the fire going at this point. firefighters, the fire so fierce, firefighters can t get in there to fight it.
welcome back to early start, everyone. we ll have more from here with the latest on the marathon investigation just ahead. thanks, john. it is thursday, april 25th. we re following breaking news overnight. two fuel barges burning at this hour. they re docked in mobile bay, alabama. the flames are so dangerous it will be left to burn themselves out now. the barges loaded with gasoline exploded last night. at least six explosions were reported. the shipping channel is closed right now. take a look at that firement three people have been hospitalized. we know nar krknow they are in critical condition. the barges are burning not far from where the crippled carnival triumph is docked. it was towed back in february after an engine fire left it adrift at sea with more than 4,000 people onboard. we ll continue to monitor that for you. john? thank you. new developments here in the
this morning on world news now, new evidence in the boston bombing investigation. what fbi agents uncovered overnight and what feds knew about the suspects long before the explosions. in demand. the sudden increase in orders for special bomb-sniffing dogs. how trainers are keeping up with worldwide demands since the boston bombing. reaching out. glen campbell s struggle well alzheimer s discussed in emotional testimony on capitol hill. what campbell s daughter is demanding after a difficult diagnosis. the classroom dispute, a student and teacher captured on camera. what started this violent dispute. it is thursday, april 25th. announcer: from abc news, this is world news now with john muller and diana perez. we begin this half-hour with
this morning on world news now, new leads in the boston bombing investigation. what insiders in russia now say about the two suspects connections there as their parents return to the u.s. today. jailhouse confessions. what amanda knox in italian prison on murder charges was planning to do while in custody. she s speaking out about her darkest days. and going public. george w. bush reflects on his presidency, the future of the republican party, and his new artistic endeavors. it may reflect my precocious nature, me painting myself in a bathtub, or in a shower. i love to paint. the exclusive interview just hours before the george w. bush presidential library is dedicated. it is thursday, april 25th. announcer: from abc news, this is world news now with
this morning on world news now new insight into the boston bombing investigation. was the younger suspect who hid in a boat as dangerous as federal agents believed? poison investigation. who sent ricin-laced letters to the president and other law makers? after one suspect is released, fingers are being pointed at another. we ll bring you the strange developments. hometown help. actor mark wahlberg wants to do something he hasn t done in years to help boston heal. the details are ahead in the skinny. later, ooh baby, look at the moves. dance steps that may captivate you. will the new ad campaign really sell something? it s thursday, april 25th. announcer: from abc news, this is world news now with john muller and diana perez. good morning, everybody. we begin this half-hour with details on the boston bombing