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Times Square scare rattles New York
(CNN) – The hunt is on for a possible suspect who terrorized Times Square over the weekend. Police in New York City are going over every inch of the Nissan Pathfinder that was left on 45th street, packed with propane tanks, gas cans, and clocks.
There have already been people and groups claiming credit for the attempted attack, including a video from the Pakistani Taliban, but as the mayor says, it is still too early to know which one is for real. Our Susan Candiotti has the latest.
Prosecutors: IRS is like an ATM for inmates
(CNN) – Tax fraud can land you in jail for years, but would you believe one of the most successful tax scams is being pulled off from behind bars?
Experts say it's happening, the IRS knows about it and the government isn't doing anything to stop it. Our John Zarrella has the report.
Teens plead not guilty in bully case
(CNN) – Three teens accused in the bullying of a Massachusetts high school student who committed suicide pleaded not guilty to related charges Tuesday.
Sean Mulveyhill, 17, Kayla Narey, 17, and Austin Renaud, 18, were not present at Hampshire Superior Court. They entered their pleas through their lawyers. Our Alina Cho has the report.
Read more: 3 teens charged in Massachusetts bullying case plead not guilty
More students expelled, 9 charged in bullying case
(CNN) – There are new developments today surrounding the death of 15-year-old Phoebe Prince. Prosecutors say the Massachusetts teen was bullied so relentlessly that she eventually took her own life.
The Boston Herald is reporting two more of Prince's accused classmates have been expelled. In all, nine students at South Hadley High School have been charged. Prosecutors say the clique attacked Prince for three months, both online and in-person. Our Alina Cho has the latest from South Hadley, Massachusetts.
The threat of the militia movement
(CNN) – A bond hearing is scheduled in Michigan today for the nine members of an alleged militia group. Officials accuse the Hutaree militia of plotting to kill a Michigan police officer and then attack other police at the funeral.
To talk about the danger of extremist groups we spoke with Brian Levin on Wednesday's American Morning. He's the director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino.
Read more: Militia arrests timed to prevent violence, official says
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