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New Orleans attacker had suspected bomb materials at home, reserved truck weeks ago, officials say

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www.wsav.com – JIM MUSTIAN, JACK BROOK, STEPHEN SMITH and SARA CLINE, Associated Press – 2025-01-03 20:03:00

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Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who killed 14 people and injured 30 by ramming a pickup truck into New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, had bomb-making materials at his Houston home and planned the attack for over six weeks. The FBI found hazardous materials and bomb-making equipment, as well as clues suggesting Jabbar’s attack was premeditated. Jabbar, a former Army soldier with links to ISIS, died in a shootout with police after firing at officers. Investigators also discovered crude bombs planted in the area. The incident is the deadliest IS-inspired attack in the U.S. in years, prompting heightened security in New Orleans.

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Grieving mom says last person to see her son is being protected | FOX 5 News

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www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-02-04 18:34:21

SUMMARY: A Douglas County mother is mourning her 21-year-old son, Malachi, whose body was discovered in a car during a traffic stop last week. Investigators have yet to file charges against the driver, who was initially questioned but later released. The mother expresses her anguish and confusion over the investigation, demanding answers about the circumstances surrounding her son’s death, which she believes occurred during a private gun sale. Despite public appeals for information and heightened patrols due to threats against the driver’s family, she feels a lack of compassion and closure from law enforcement, as her son’s body remains unreturned pending an autopsy.

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A Douglas County mom is grieving the loss of her child. Kenya Mitchell says her son’s body was found during a traffic stop near Thorton Road and I-20. For some reason, she says detectives let the driver go after some questioning.

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2 arrested in connection to string of high-end burglaries, including one at Joe Burrow’s home

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www.wsav.com – Ben Mitchell – 2025-02-04 17:15:00

SUMMARY: Two men, Dimitriy Nezhinskiy, 43, and Juan Villar, 48, were arrested for involvement in burglaries targeting wealthy neighborhoods, including the home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. The pair is accused of running a fencing operation in Manhattan, receiving stolen luxury goods like jewelry and watches from South American burglary crews. Nezhinskiy and Villar allegedly sold these items through a pawn shop. Raids on their properties recovered stolen items and burglary tools. Both have extensive criminal histories and face charges related to receiving stolen property. Authorities are investigating whether other athletes were also targeted.

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Richmond County School System issues statement regarding executive orders on immigration, school protections

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www.wjbf.com – Mike Lepp – 2025-02-04 12:20:00

SUMMARY: The Richmond County School System has addressed recent federal executive orders on immigration and school protections in a letter to parents. The school emphasizes its commitment to providing education for all students, regardless of immigration status, and upholding privacy rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Every child has the constitutional right to K-12 education and should be treated equitably. The district will monitor any federal guidance on immigration and encourages parents to reach out with concerns. The school aims to create a safe and supportive environment for all students.

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