The FBI said it was investigating early Wednesday's attack in which the driver steered around a police blockade and slammed into revelers before being shot dead by police as a terrorist act and did not believe he acted alone.
Investigators found guns and what appeared to be an improvised explosive device in the vehicle - which bore the flag of the Islamic State group - along with other explosive devices elsewhere in the city's famed French Quarter.
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The bikes of yesteryears
As much as the spectators were awe-struck by vintage four-wheelers in today's 54th edition of The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally, vintage two-wheelers also owned their own space in the rally with the bikes showcasing each of the characteristics with which they have been making their marks throughout history and is still continuing, having the rally as a testament.
STF of forest department raids marriage hall, seizes rare animal body parts; two persons arrested
Acting on a specific tip-off, the Special Task Force of the Forest Department, with the help of the Kulti Police, arrested two inter-state criminals and unearthed an animal parts smuggling racket.
Royal Bengal Tiger spotted in Kultali's Guruguria village, residents gripped by fear
Residents of Guruguria village in Maipith, Kultali, are living in fear after a Royal Bengal Tiger was spotted in the area on Saturday night.
Farmer leader Dallewal administered glucose, 121 farmers end fast-unto-death
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who has been on fast-unto-death for the last 55 days, agreed to accept medical assistance after the central government on Saturday announced a meeting with farmers in Chandigarh on 14 February.
Rajasthan CM Takes Holy Dip at Mahakumbh, Praises CM Yogi for Grand Arrangements
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma visited Prayagraj on Sunday morning for the Mahakumbh festivities and took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.
Classic cars and elegance take centre-stage at 54th Statesman Vintage Car Rally
The grounds of the Royal Calcutta Turf Club transformed into a shimmering time capsule on Sunday as over 120 vintage masterpieces roared to life, tipping their hats to the 54th edition of The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally.
Understand Gignomics
Undoubtedly, the gig economy, the offspring of new technology, and new modes of production and distribution, is booming and changing economic and social relations in tandem. The resultant outcomes the challenges and opportunities, are not difficult to discern given the trends, experiences, and accumulated evidence of the gig economy, particularly of the digital platforminduced urban concentrated gig work
'Bangladeshi-origin' man arrested for attack on actor Saif Ali Khan
Mumbai Police on Sunday arrested a Bangladeshi national accused of stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his home, a senior officer confirmed.
Fragile ceasefire take hold in Gaza
3 Israeli hostages released, 90 Palestinians to follow in first exchange
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Mahakumbh
A massive fire broke out in pandals located in Sector 19 under the Shastri Bridge at the Mahakumbh venue in Prayagraj on Sunday.
