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Dale Willman (0:17)
Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. There's breaking news at this hour. There are reports tonight of multiple explosions in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. It's it's not yet known what has caused those blasts, but we're continuing to monitor this news story. Also breaking, a massive five alarm fire is underway in Denver where an entire city block is burning. Officials say an apartment complex under construction went up in flames. At least one firefighter has been injured, but there have been no other reports of injuries so far. Residents of nearby apartment buildings, meanwhile, have been evacuated because of the heat radiating off that fire. And an overnight shelter has been set up at an event center in nearby Glendale. State emergency management officials say the fire has caused significant power outages in Denver. A federal judge has ordered that the man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C. the night before the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot must remain in jail pending trial. NPR's Ryan Lucas has more on the criminal case against Brian Cole Jr.
Ryan Lucas (1:21)
The 30 year old was arrested on December 4th after a nearly five year FBI investigation. Prosecutors argue that Brian Cole Jr. Is a danger to the community and that he should remain in custody as his case moves to trial. The defense team says Cole has been diagnosed with autism, that he poses no threat to the community and that he should be released now. In a ruling, Magistrate Judge Matthew Charbaugh has sided with the government and ordered that Cole remain in jail pending trial, in part because of the serious nature of Cole's alleged offense, planting two pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic national party headquarters on January 5, 2021. Ryan Lucas, NPR News, Washington.
Dale Willman (2:02)
The FBI says it stopped a potential attack on New Year's eve in Charlotte, North Carolina. Investigators say 18 year old Christian Sturtevant was arrested after he shared plans with an undercover FBI employee to use knives and hammers to attack people at a local fast food restaurant. Special agent in Charge James Barnacle says Sturtevant was willing to sacrifice himself for the Islamic State group.
James Barnacle (2:26)
This investigation highlights the very real threat posed by people who self radicalize online and are inspired by jihadist ideologies espoused by foreign terrorist organizations. They seek to attack soft targets with easily accessible weapons and with little to no warning.