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Fox News
11 hours ago
- Politics
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Families of Idaho victims to confront murderer Bryan Kohberger at sentencing
1. Idaho victims' families to address killer directly at Kohberger sentencing 2. FBI busts man with seven homemade bombs allegedly intended for major US city 3. Ozzy Osbourne's message to fans caps decades-long legacy DARK WATERS – Authorities reveal how 9-year-old Canadian girl died after father charged with murder. Continue reading … WITHOUT A TRACE – Mom breaks silence after grad student daughter disappears on late-night walk. Continue reading … TERRIFYING ORDEAL – Disturbing video allegedly shows illegal migrant hauling woman back to sex dungeon. Continue reading … DANGEROUS GAME – Police warn parents, homeowners of social media challenge that could end in 'tragedy.' Continue reading … FREEDOM PLEA – Menendez brother's health crisis sparks call for release before parole decision. Continue reading … -- 'MASSIVE' DEAL – Trump's trade agreement with Japan brings major boost to American economy. Continue reading … POWER PLAY POLITICS – How China 'weaponized' supply chain to control over 80% of battery materials needed for defense tech. Continue reading … POLITICAL CALCULUS – Immigrants needed for 'redistricting purposes,' House Dem admits in viral clip. Continue reading … RADIO SILENT – Maine gov, who clashed with Trump, silent when confronted about alleged drug use. Continue reading … BANKRUPT BIAS – 'Ritualist wailing' from Hollywood elite as FCC chair exposes Colbert exit truth. Continue reading … HIT THE ROAD – WaPo editorial member leaves over Bezos' 'relentless promotion of free markets and personal liberties.' Continue reading … WITHDRAWAL WOES – Ex-Biden official says the former president's campaign was doomed before the debate. Continue reading … FOR THE PEOPLE – Billionaire LA Times owner announces he's taking the newspaper public. Continue reading … GREG SCHALLER – Parents must stay alert as public schools hide life-altering decisions from families. Continue reading … SEN ROGER WICKER – The Pentagon needs major reform. Now is our chance. Continue reading … -- VILE EXPERIENCE – Brittney Griner reveals cellmate in Russian prison was jailed for very disturbing reason. Continue reading … TROUBLE IN PARADISE – Overdosing tourists in vacation hotspot are straining local health system. Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on fruit frontiers and star-spangled symbols. Take the quiz here … TASTE OF HISTORY – Ancient Romans' favorite sauce reveals fishy secrets after 1,800 years. Continue reading … LEANER AND MEANER – New 'One Stop Security' program cuts down on redundant airport screenings. See video … PRESIDENT TRUMP – DNI has thousands of documents on its investigation into Russia 'hoax.' See video … STEVE GONCLAVES – Bryan Kohberger needs to explain himself. See video … Tune in to the FOX NEWS RUNDOWN PODCAST for today's in-depth reporting on the news that impacts you. Check it out ... What's it looking like in your neighborhood? Continue reading… Thank you for making us your first choice in the morning! We'll see you in your inbox first thing Thursday.
New York Times
16 hours ago
- New York Times
Long Island Man Planned to Set Off Homemade Bombs in Manhattan, Authorities Say
A Long Island man was indicted on Tuesday for making homemade bombs, which the authorities said he planned to set off in New York City. Michael Gann, 55, of Inwood, N.Y., made the bombs last month with chemicals he bought on the internet, and then brought them to Manhattan, the authorities said. He stored some on the rooftops of adjoining residential buildings in SoHo and threw one onto the subway tracks on the Williamsburg Bridge, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. No one was harmed before the man was arrested last month, the authorities said. One of the improvised explosive devices, or I.E.D.s, contained about an ounce of explosive powder, which the authorities said was about 600 times the legal limit for consumer fireworks. Mr. Gann put 'countless lives at risk,' Jay Clayton, the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, said in a statement. A grand jury indicted Mr. Gann on three counts: attempted destruction of property by means of explosives; transportation of explosive materials; and unlawful possession of destructive devices. If convicted on all counts with consecutive sentences, he could face a maximum of 40 years in prison, the U.S. attorney's office said. Mr. Gann's lawyer did not immediately respond to a request for comment made early Wednesday, outside business hours. Mr. Gann ordered the explosive chemicals online in late May, along with more than 200 cardboard tubes and more than 50 feet of fuses, according to the indictment. Around that time, the authorities said Mr. Gann conducted internet searches related to explosives and firearms, including the production of flash powder and whether he would pass a background check. In early June, according to the indictment, Mr. Gann received the items he had ordered and made at least seven I.E.D.s, storing at least five on rooftops in SoHo. Law enforcement officers arrested him 'on or about' June 5 near those apartment buildings, and found a seventh bomb on him. The authorities said that he lied to officers, saying he had disposed of his explosives and supplies in a dumpster.
Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Manhattan bomb plotter accused of stashing homemade explosives on subway tracks and rooftops
A New York man is facing federal terror charges after allegedly building homemade bombs and hiding them across Manhattan. Michael Gann, 55, of Inwood, was arrested on June 5 in SoHo carrying an improvised explosive device (IED) in his bag, just hours after he allegedly tossed another onto the Williamsburg Bridge subway tracks and stashed several more on nearby rooftops, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Authorities say the homemade explosives, some packed with shotgun shells, posed a serious threat to public safety. 'As alleged, Michael Gann built explosive devices, stored them on a rooftop in SoHo, and threw one onto the subway tracks - putting countless lives at risk,' U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton said. 'Thanks to swift work by our law enforcement partners, no one was harmed. That vigilance assuredly prevented a tragedy in New York.' According to prosecutors, Gann used chemicals purchased online – including potassium perchlorate and aluminum powder – to construct at least seven IEDs. He allegedly tested the explosive mixtures twice in June, once blinding a bystander temporarily, before assembling the devices using cardboard tubes and fuses. Investigators say Gann kept at least five bombs on residential rooftops in SoHo, along with four shotgun shells intended for use with the devices. A sixth device was thrown onto the subway tracks, and a seventh was recovered from his bag during his June 5 arrest. 'This defendant allegedly stockpiled homemade explosives and traveled to New York City with these deadly devices,' NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch said. 'He threw one of these devices onto an active subway track and stored others on the rooftop of a residential building, but because of the skilled investigative work and swift response from the NYPD and our partners, we were able to intervene before he caused any harm.'
Fox News
a day ago
- Fox News
Manhattan bomb plot foiled as feds charge NY man with building, stashing IEDs across city
A New York man is facing federal charges after allegedly building and stashing homemade bombs across Manhattan, including on active subway tracks and residential rooftops. Michael Gann, 55, of Inwood, was charged Tuesday with manufacturing at least seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs) using chemicals he bought online, according to U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton. "The safety of New Yorkers is paramount," said Clayton. "As alleged, Michael Gann built explosive devices, stored them on a rooftop in SoHo, and threw one onto the subway tracks—putting countless lives at risk. Thanks to swift work by our law enforcement partners, no one was harmed. That vigilance assuredly prevented a tragedy in New York," Clayton said in a AGENTS THWART MAN'S EXPLOSIVE ALLEGED PLOT AGAINST OFFICERS DURING LA RIOTS Authorities say Gann's alleged actions included throwing an IED onto the Williamsburg Bridge subway tracks and hoarding explosives, some with shotgun shells, above Manhattan apartment buildings. He was arrested June 5 with another device on him, officials said. On Instagram on the same day, Gann reportedly posted, "Who wants me to go out to play like no tomorrow?" FBI Assistant Director Christopher Raia credited the "swift partnership" between agencies for stopping Gann before he could inflict harm. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the coordinated effort "intervened before he caused any harm." The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's National Security and International Narcotics Unit. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Gann faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted.
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Washington Post
Virginia man who had 155 pipe bombs pleads guilty to federal crimes
A Virginia man accused of stockpiling scores of homemade bombs at his farm while voicing support for political assassinations pleaded guilty Friday to two federal crimes, each punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Brad K. Spafford, 36, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Norfolk to one count each of possessing an unregistered explosive device and possessing an unregistered short-barrel rifle. The FBI said it found 155 pipe bombs at Spafford's 20-acre farm near Newport News, Virginia, the largest cache of live explosive devices ever seized by the bureau.
