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The car explosion at Niagara Falls yesterday has conclusively been ruled not an act of terrorism by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Spencer wrote how a car explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing triggered reports of a possible terror attack. There were also rumors that the vehicle was packed with explosives. New camera footage cast doubt on the terrorism angle, with the FBI describing the situation as “fluid” initially. The Port of Buffalo, NY has resumed operations at the Peace Bridge, Whirlpool Bridge and Lewiston Bridge border crossings. https://t.co/9twuEbrPsZ— CBP Buffalo (@CBPBuffalo) November 22, 2023When the terrorism narrative began...

Numerous sources:Fox News is now disputing its own reporting. Embarrassing. Would love to know who the "high level sources" are that they initially quoted. https://t.co/BQXOK4iE5U— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) November 22, 2023 NYTimes: "A law enforcement official briefed on the incident said investigators believed the explosion resulted from the impact of the collision. The car went airborne and struck a cement pillar, according to the official. A suitcase was found near the car but did not contain…— Steve Lookner (@lookner) November 22, 2023 NBC -- NO EXPLOSIVES FOUND IN VEHICLE AT US-CANADA BORDER."The vehicle was traveling at a high rate...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A suspected terror attack on Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls today saw a car explode, causing a massive explosion at a toll checkpoint that killed the vehicle's two occupants. Fox News cites law enforcement sources who say the intention was a larger attack to kill more an the FBI Terrorism Task Force is investigating but officials are yet to confirm the motive. Two men who had been traveling in the vehicle both died in the explosion. Their identities remain unknown and there were no other serious injuries. Witnesses and law enforcement officials say the vehicle hurtled down the wrong...

A bridge leading into the US from Canada has been shut down due to a car explosion, officials said. The Rainbow Bridge — which leads into Niagara Falls — was temporarily closed after the explosion Wednesday. The car was heading into the US, according to the city mayor’s office. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has been briefed about the incident and is “closely monitoring the situation,” she announced on X.

Explosion came from a car 'trying to enter the US from Canada' All four land crossings between the two countries are now closed The FBI in Buffalo is investigating; it's unclear if there are any injuries An attempted terror attack on Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls today saw a car explode, causing a massive explosion at a toll checkpoint that killed the vehicle's two occupants. Fox News cites law enforcement sources who say the intention was a larger attack to kill more. It remains unclear if anyone aside from those in the car were injured. The City of Niagara Falls...

The FBI is investigating a vehicle explosion Wednesday at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing between the U.S. and Canada in what sources tell Fox News was an attempted terrorist attack.Explosives were in the vehicle at the time and two people who were in the car are dead, the sources told Fox News. A border officer was injured.

All four international border bridges between the US and Canada closed after the Rainbow Bridge explosion involving a vehicle A representative from the Niagara Falls Mayor’s Office reportedly stated that the closure will remain in effect until further notice, and federal authorities are presently looking into the matter.Footage from the location reveals smoke and harm to the inspection/screening area that drivers navigate when entering the U.S.The Peace Bridge, Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, Whirlpool Bridge, and Rainbow Bridge are all shut down in both directions, as confirmed by Ron Reinas, the general manager of the Peace Bridge.

A huge explosion has been reported at the US-Canada border in Niagara Falls after a loud "bang" - forcing the bridge to close. Footage from the scene appears to show a car entering the US from Canada via the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls and shows damage to the checkpoint. Smoke is seen bellowing from the sky. It is unclear if anyone was injured during the incident. Authorities are currently investigating. The Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition shared on social media that a crash reported at 11.51 a.m. has closed the bridge.

While most of Ontario is under an extreme cold alert, the effects have resulted in some pretty incredible photo opportunities. Especially at Niagara Falls, which currently looks like a frozen winter wonderland. As of this morning [12/27], it felt like -19°C in Niagara, which has helped transform Niagara Falls into a frozen spectacle.

BUFFALO, Aug. 1 — ....“This has been the most significant F.B.I. criminal investigation in western New York in the past 20 years,” said Laurie Bennett, special agent in charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s office here. “I say that because of the widespread violence and the significant and devastating economic loss to the community.” ...Witnesses in the first days of the trial described threats against themselves and their relatives, slashed tires, vandalism at construction sites ... ...On Thursday, Goran Stevanovich, who was a nonunion worker at an asbestos-removal project in the spring of 1997, described how Local 91 pickets...

US expresses "great regret" over beating of Chinese citizen        US State Department on Thursday expressed regret over the beating of Chinese businesswoman Zhao Yan by officers of the US Customs and Border Protection. "We regret the apparent mistreatment of a Chinese national by a US customs officer in the Niagara Falls. We have communicated to the Chinese Government that the US customs officer was arrested by the Customs and Border Patrol Police and his case referred for criminal prosecution," the State Department said in a statement. "Secretary (Colin) Powell has been very clear that America is an...

The Pantagraph/LORI ANN COOK Kirk Jones' main job with the Toby Tyler Circus is to tell people about his daring feat of going over Niagra Falls unprotected last October. His secondary job is to help feed, brush and care for some of the 100 exotic animals, including the young camels. By Scott Richardson srichardson@pantagaph.com Advertisement NORMAL -- Kirk Jones doesn't recommend his cure for a mid-life crisis to anyone. Jones, 41, jumped into the Niagara River and went over Niagara Falls on Oct. 20. He's the only person to survive the plunge without safety gear. "The hardest question to answer...