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Dozens of bomb threats being reported at news outlets, government buildings, banks, libraries, schools and other businesses across the US, various local media and police depts. report.

7:29 PM · Dec 13, 2018

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NYPD Counterterrorism Bureau: “We are currently monitoring multiple bomb threats that have been sent electronically to various locations throughout the city. These threats are also being reported to other locations nationwide and are not considered credible at this time."

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FBI: “We are aware of the recent bomb threats made in cities around the country ... As always, we encourage the public to remain vigilant and to promptly report suspicious activities which could represent a threat to public safety.”

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UPDATE: A wave of bomb threats were reported across the US against businesses, schools, hospitals and other places, causing panic and evacuations, although all appeared to be hoaxes.

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Wave of bomb threats cause evacuations, anxiety across U.S., Canada

Many of the threats, none of which have been found to be credible, demanded payment in bitcoin, authorities said.

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What about the lex airport? My friend has to go there in a few ours.

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Not that we're hearing...but locations are unconfirmed.

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That includes Columbine High School this morning in Littleton Colorado. No creditable threat was discovered, but students and staff were kept behind closed doors until school was released for the day.