New Orleans Attack Leaves 10 Dead, 35 Injured; FBI Investigates Terrorism Links

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A Texas man drove a truck into a New Orleans crowd, killing 10 and injuring 35, then opened fire on police in a suspected act of terrorism. The FBI is investigating links to ISIS after finding a flag in the vehicle. The assailant, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was killed in a shootout. The FBI reported discovering weapons, a potential explosive device in the vehicle, and additional devices in the French Quarter. Officials postponed the Sugar Bowl and tightened security ahead of the upcoming Super Bowl. President Biden pledged federal support, and President-elect Trump vowed to assist with recovery and investigation efforts.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02A Texas man drove a truck into a New Orleans crowd, killing 10 and injuring 35,

00:07then opened fire on police and suspected an act of terrorism.

00:09The FBI is investigating links to ISIS after finding a flag in the vehicle.

00:13The assailant, Shamsuddin Jabbar, was killed in a shootout.

00:17The FBI reported discovering weapons, a potential explosive device in the vehicle,

00:21and additional devices in the French Quarter.

00:24Officials postponed the Sugar Bowl and tightened security ahead of the upcoming Super Bowl.

00:28President Biden pledged federal support,

00:30and President-elect Trump vowed to assist with recovery and investigation efforts.

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