Jonathan Dienst

Jonathan Dienst is chief justice contributor for NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC-TV in New York.

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Jonathan Dienst is chief justice contributor for NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC-TV in New York.

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Pro-Palestinian activist filed lawsuit alleging threats weeks before foiled firebomb plot

A pro-Palestinian activist whose home was the target of a foiled firebombing plot had previously filed a federal lawsuit accusing a far-right pro-Israel group of orchestrating threats and intimidation against her.
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Flights resume after 2 dead, dozens injured in Air Canada crash at LaGuardia

Follow live updates and the latest news on the collision between an Air Canada jet and a Port Authority vehicle at LaGuardia Airport.
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2 pilots dead after Air Canada plane collides with truck at LaGuardia Airport

New York's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday, 14 hours after two pilots were killed and dozens of passengers were injured when an arriving plane collided with a fire truck on a runway
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2 Killed, LaGuardia Airport Closed After Air Canada Plane and Port Authority Vehicle Collide

A passenger plane collided with a fire truck on a LaGuardia Airport runway late Sunday, killing both pilots and injuring dozens of passengers, some seriously
9d ago

Three men charged with illegally smuggling advanced AI chips into China

Three people affiliated with server maker Supermicro were charged Thursday in connection with allegations they conspired to smuggle advanced Nvidia chips into China, in violation of U.S. export controls barring their sale to China without a license
16d ago

Michigan synagogue car-ramming suspect bought $2,000 worth of fireworks before attack

Two days before federal authorities say Ayman Mohamad Ghazali carried out Thursday's antisemitic terror attack at a synagogue outside Detroit, the driver in the car-ramming allegedly walked out of a fireworks store with more than $2,000 worth of explosives
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What we know about the car ramming attack on a Michigan synagogue

The FBI is investigating a car ramming attack on a large Detroit-area synagogue Thursday as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community," the special agent in charge for the region said
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Old Dominion attacker purchased stolen gun days before attack, ATF says

A Virginia man, previously investigated for possible firearms crimes, sold a stolen handgun to the convicted ISIS supporter who then used it during his deadly rampage at Old Dominion University, federal authorities said Friday
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FBI finds 'explosive residue' in storage unit related to 'ISIS-inspired terrorism' outside NYC mayor's home

The FBI said Tuesday that it found "explosive residue" in a Pennsylvania storage unit believed to be connected to an "ISIS-inspired terrorism" incident near New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence over the weekend.
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Explosives thrown near NYC mayor's home being investigated as 'ISIS-inspired' terrorism, officials say

The improvised explosive devices thrown near New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence during weekend protests are being investigated as part of an act of "ISIS-inspired terrorism," the city’s police commissioner said Monday
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Device Ignited at Gracie Mansion Protest Was an Improvised Explosive, NYPD Says

A device thrown outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday during dueling protests in New York City was confirmed to be an improvised explosive device, according to police