Manhattan Explosion Injures Dozens; Mayor Says It Appears to Be ‘Intentional Act’

WHAT HAPPENED?

A powerful explosion rocked Manhattan on Saturday night, injuring several dozen people in what officials say appears to be an "intentional act."

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Published Sep. 17 2016 11:55PM EDT

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An explosion rocked Manhattan on Saturday night in what is, "according to early indications, an intentional act," as New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Saturday evening.

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Manhattan Explosion Injures Dozens; Mayor Says It Appears to Be ‘Intentional Act’

A powerful explosion rocked Manhattan on Saturday night, injuring several dozen people in what officials say appears to be an "intentional act."

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Tim Teeman

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