FBI says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group

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FBI says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group

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Fri, January 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM UTC

Federal officials allege that a teenager had a plan to attack shoppers in Mint Hill, North Carolina on New Year's Eve but was stopped after he shared the plan with an FBI agent who was working undercover. (AP video: Erik Verduzco)

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