Woman plotted to bomb the New York State Capitol building, authorities say
The FBI says it used a sting operation as part of an investigation into an alleged plot to bomb the New York State Capitol building in Albany.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Fox News · Aug 20, 2026 at 1:53 PM ET
- Coverage span: 16h 53m
- Coverage: 4 reports from 3 independent publications
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NPRTier A
Woman plotted to bomb the New York State Capitol building, authorities say(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
Woman accused of plotting "major attack" on New York State Capitol building(opens original report in a new tab)A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday. — CBS News
CBS NewsTier B
Woman arrested for plot to blow up New York State Capitol(opens original report in a new tab)The FBI announced the arrest of a 35-year-old woman they said had converted to Islam, expressed support for terrorism online, and allegedly developed a plan of her own to blow up the New York State Capitol. Meg Oliver… — CBS News
Fox NewsTier B
FBI arrests woman who allegedly plotted ISIS-linked attack on New York state Capitol building(opens original report in a new tab)An Albany woman accused of pledging allegiance to ISIS plotted to bomb the New York State Capitol, kill state senators and disguise the explosive as a food delivery, the FBI alleges. — Fox News
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