White House says appears New York attacks were an act of terrorism

NEW YORK, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The White House said on Tuesday it appeared that bombing attacks in New York and New Jersey on the weekend were an act of terrorism.

"It does appear this was an act of terrorism," White House spokesman Josh Earnest said during a press briefing in New York City. (Reporting by Jeff Mason; Writing by Eric Walsh; Editing by Chris Reese)

09/20/2016 18:59

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