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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
CNN device was pipe bomb, addressed to CIA director Brennan
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleTwo law enforcement officials say a suspicious package that prompted an evacuation of CNN’s offices in New York City is believed to contain a pipe bomb.
The officials say the CNN bomb was crude but operational and was addressed to former CIA Director John Brennan, who appears on air on other broadcast and cable outlets.
The officials say the device discovered today appeared to be similar to explosives sent to former US President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and billionaire George Soros.
A separate law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that the explosive discovered at Soros’ suburban New York compound on Monday was a pipe bomb.
All three officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the investigation publicly.
The Secret Service hasn’t provided details about the devices that were sent to Clinton and Obama.
— AP
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