2 Teen Suspects in Custody in IED Attempt at NYC Mayor's Home

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Federal investigators are probing for possible ties to terrorism after two suspects handled what the FBI describes as an improvised explosive device during an anti-Islam demonstration outside New York City’s Zohran Mamdani’s residence, Gracie Mansion. The devices failed to detonate and, according to two sources familiar with the matter, both suspects allegedly made pro-ISIS statements during their arrests. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.

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2 Teen Suspects in Custody in IED Attempt at NYC Mayor's Home
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2 Teen Suspects in Custody in IED Attempt at NYC Mayor's Home

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Federal investigators are probing for possible ties to terrorism after two suspects handled what the FBI describes as an improvised explosive device during an anti-Islam demonstration outside New York City’s Zohran Mamdani’s residence, Gracie Mansion. The devices failed to detonate and, according to two sources familiar with the matter, both suspects allegedly made pro-ISIS statements during their arrests. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.