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News Dec. 14, 2017, 8:16 AM

The NYC subway bombing suspect made his first court appearance from his hospital bed

Akayed Ullah, the New York City subway bombing suspect, appeared in court Wednesday via video from his hospital bed. Federal prosecutors charged Ullah on Tuesday with five counts, including providing support to a terrorist organisation and using a weapon of mass destruction. Akayed Ullah, the man accused of detonating a […]

News Dec. 13, 2017, 8:22 AM

Trump is dead-set on ending ‘chain migration’ in the immigration deal — here’s what it is

President Donald Trump wants to end “chain migration” as part of any immigration deal that Congress makes ahead of the next impending government shutdown. Conservatives and immigration critics point to examples of terror suspects using the family-based immigration category as a reason for why it should be eliminated. Advocates say […]

News Dec. 13, 2017, 3:49 AM

NYC bombing suspect wrote on Facebook: ‘Trump, you failed to protect your nation’

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged Akayed Ullah with terrorism offenses and using a weapon of mass destruction in connection to the bombing in an underground passageway in New York City on Monday. On the morning of the attack, Ullah posted on Facebook, “Trump you failed to protect your nation,” according […]

News Dec. 12, 2017, 8:42 PM

Video shows how the New York City subway bomber seriously injured only himself

An attacker detonated an explosive device in a major New York City transit hub on Monday morning. Footage shows the bomb exploding but appearing to injure only the attacker, identified by authorities as Akayed Ullah, and to merely startle commuters. Video captured Monday morning’s attempted suicide bombing that ended with […]

News Dec. 12, 2017, 10:51 AM

The ISIS-inspired NYC bomber chose to attack Port Authority because of its Christmas posters

The 27-year-old NYC bombing suspect Akayed Ullah reportedly chose to attack Port Authority because of its Christmas-themed posters. He reportedly carried out the attack in retaliation against Israel for its actions in the embattled Gaza territory. Ullah was taken into custody shortly after the explosion went off, and three people […]