The FBI arrested an Afghan man who officials say was planning an Election Day attack

Image caption: An FBI seal is seen on a wall on Aug. 10, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Image credit: Charlie Neibergall / AP. Article by The Associated Press. NPR – October 8, 2024.

WASHINGTON — The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S., the Justice Department said Tuesday. […]

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