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nicole farato Here’s Tuesday’s must-know news, starting with an incident in New York City that’s being investigated as an “ISIS-inspired act of terrorism.” Plus, we’ll show you some epic baseball wins and ways to save money on gas.
Improvised explosive device ignites near Gracie mansion, NYPD says
A device thrown outside the official residence of New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani during dueling protests on Saturday, March 7, was confirmed to be an improvised explosive device, according to preliminary analysis by police.
Mamdani said he and his wife were not home when two men allegedly ignited the device outside Gracie’s residence.
Emir Barat, 18, and Ibrahim Qayumi, 19, of Pennsylvania, who were accused of igniting the explosives, were indicted on Monday on federal charges of supporting ISIS and conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction, records show. The two men said they were inspired by the Islamic State group, according to the federal complaint.
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person biting baseball nails
In front of a raucous crowd, the United States defeated Mexico 5-3 on Monday to remain undefeated in the World Baseball Classic. Here are all the games to be played on Tuesday:
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On Monday, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States rose to $3.47, according to the AAA Auto Club. This is up from an average of $2.99 a week ago. The USA TODAY Cars team has compiled a list of tips to help drivers save money on gas. First piece of advice? Skip premium gasoline.
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