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Failed NYC pipe bomber charged with terrorism

By Associated Press
Published December 12, 2017 2:35pm ET
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Failed NYC pipe bomber charged with terrorism
Akayed Ullah, the suspect in the explosion near New York's Times Square on Monday, has been charged with supporting an act of terrorism. (New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission via AP) | AP

The New York Police Department says the man accused of the subway bombing has been charged with supporting an act of terrorism.

The NYPD said Tuesday on Twitter that Akayed Ullah also has been charged with making at terroristic threat and weapon possession.

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