US man arrested for Pentagon, Capitol explosive plot

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US authorities on Wednesday arrested and charged a Massachusetts man with plotting to damage or destroy the Pentagon and US Capitol by using remote-controlled aircraft filled with plastic explosives. Rezwan Ferdaus, 26, a US citizen, was also charged with attempting to provide support and resources to al Qaeda in order to carry out attacks on US soldiers overseas, the US attorney's office in Boston said. He was arrested after an undercover operation. “The conduct alleged today shows that Mr. Ferdaus had long planned to commit violent acts against our country,” US Attorney…

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US man arrested for Pentagon, Capitol explosive plot

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