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Trump attacks "Mainstream Media" morning after bomb found at CNN
In one of his first tweets this morning, President Trump is choosing to chastise "the Mainstream Media."
Here's the tweet:
Sources: Package sent to De Niro has similar device inside it to the other packages
Two law enforcement sources tell CNN the inside of the package sent to De Niro is similar to the others. Using X-ray images, authorities can tell that the package has a similar device inside.
NYPD transporting suspicious package from scene
CNN affiliate WABC is following the suspicious package as the NYPD transports it to its Bronx facility.
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Suspicious package was on 7th floor
Two law enforcement sources tell CNN that the suspicious package was on the seventh floor of the building where Robert De Niro's Tribeca Productions is based.
Eyewitness video shows NYPD officers securing the scene as they investigated the suspicious package inside.
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NYPD called at 4:45 a.m. this morning
New York's Greenwich Village was awoken with flashing lights and sirens this morning.
This is what the scene looked like after the NYPD responded to the suspicious package, addressed to Robert De Niro.
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Sources: Suspicious package sent to De Niro is similar to others intercepted
Two law enforcement sources tell CNN the package addressed to Robert De Niro had six American flags stamps, arrayed in two rows.
This is just like the other suspicious packages seen.
There was no postmark visible on the front of the package, similar to some of the other packages.
NYC alerts residents of police activity this morning
The City of New York sent out the following alert at 5:50 a.m. this morning, warning residents.
"Due to police activity, expect a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of Greenwich Street and Franklin Street, Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time."
