{
  "id": 2211884,
  "title": "US charges woman with IS-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/us-charges-woman-with-is-inspired-plot-to-blow-up-new-york-state",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T19:34:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/us-charges-woman-with-is-inspired-plot-to-blow-up-new-york-state-capitol-101787254460484.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, US authorities announced charges against Jessica Bowie, 35, who allegedly plotted to destroy the New York State Capitol as part of an Islamic State-inspired attack. Located in Albany, the Capitol building houses both houses of the state legislature. Bowie, previously an online supporter of the Islamic State group, allegedly expressed a desire to destroy the Capitol and kill senators, along with damaging important documents during a conversation with an FBI informant. She sought guidance on manufacturing explosives and covertly observed security measures by having picnics near the Capitol. Additionally, Bowie discussed the possibility of posing as a food delivery driver to access the facility and plant a bomb, before possibly returning to the US to attack other high-profile targets such as New York's Times Square. After acquiring bomb-making materials, Bowie was arrested on August 19 by FBI agents. She was set to appear in court that day, with her attorney yet to comment on the charges.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Jessica Bowie, 35, charged with IS-inspired Capitol attack plot",
    "Bowie discussed explosives manufacturing and posing as food delivery driver",
    "Arrested on August 19, to appear in court that day"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Woman accused of plotting \"major attack\" on New York State Capitol building",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/woman-accused-of-plotting-major-attack-on-new-york-state-capitol",
        "published": "2026-08-20T19:28:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Woman charged with IS-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/woman-charged-with-is-inspired-plot-to-bomb-new-york-state-capitol",
        "published": "2026-08-20T19:31:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Woman charged with planning IS-inspired attack on New York state capitol building",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/woman-charged-with-planning-is-inspired-attack-on-new-york-state",
        "published": "2026-08-20T20:19:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Woman charged with plot to blow up New York State Capitol",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/woman-charged-with-plot-to-blow-up-new-york-state-capitol",
        "published": "2026-08-20T20:28:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "ISIS-Inspired Woman Charged Over Plot To Attack New York Capitol Building",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/isis-inspired-woman-charged-over-plot-to-attack-new-york-capitol",
        "published": "2026-08-20T21:07:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}