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FBI Says It Foiled Mall of America Attack Plot

“The Guardian reports the FBI says it stopped a planned attack at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, and an 18-year-old was arrested on a firearm terrorism count.” — Chip Darnell, on air

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  • The GuardianFBI says it thwarted terrorist attack in Minnesota by an 18-year-old it supplied with an AK-47

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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Guardian reports the FBI says it stopped a planned attack at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, and an 18-year-old was arrested on a firearm terrorism count.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Guardian's headline says the FBI supplied the suspect with the rifle. That's the story to watch, folks.

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  1. Quake Off Orange County; Pod Save America Profile; FBI Records · New York Post
  2. FBI Foils Alleged ISIS Plot at Mall of America · Washington Examiner
  3. Mall of America Shop Owner on Life After the Foiled Plot · The Hill
  4. Beckham Lands in Minnesota; Guardians Lead Game 3 · ESPN
  5. FBI Says It Foiled Mall of America Attack Plot (this story)
  6. CBS Details How FBI Case Against Teen Unfolded · CBS News
  7. Mall Plot Fallout: Minnesota Senate Hopeful Reacts, Fox Says · Fox News
  8. FBI: Teen Arrested Over Alleged Mall of America Plot · CBS News
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