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Teens Charged with ISIS-Inspired Plot at NYC Rally

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Two Pennsylvania teens, inspired by ISIS propaganda, plotted an attack on a rally outside New York Citys Gracie Mansion. They ignited explosive devices, aiming to support ISIS. The FBI found more explosives at a storage facility, and the suspects remain in custody as the investigation continues.

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Teens Charged with ISIS-Inspired Plot at NYC Rally

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Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teens Charged with ISIS-Inspired Plot at NYC Rally. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On March 10, two Pennsylvania teens face federal charges for an ISIS-inspired plot targeting a rally outside New York City's Gracie Mansion. 18-year-old Amir Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Qayumi allegedly drove into the city on Saturday to join counter-protesters at the event. There, the pair ignited two explosive objects, including one confirmed improvised explosive device. Officials say the men aim to support ISIS through their actions, facing a five-count complaint that includes weapons of mass destruction charges. Both suspects' tow police stay drew inspiration from ISIS propaganda videos on their phones. Balat even wanted an attack bigger than the Boston Marathon bombing, which he dismissed for causing only three deaths. Meanwhile, FBI agents recently searched the storage facility near the suspects' Bucks County homes and found three more explosive devices. Crews safely detonated them on site with controlled blasts. The men remain in custody without bail and have not entered pleas as the investigation

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