FBI Thwarts New Year’s Eve Attack Plot

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The FBI says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old who allegedly pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group. Christian Sturdivant is charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. Authorities say he shared attack plans with an undercover FBI employee. Sturdivant was arrested Wednesday and remains in custody. Searches of his home uncovered what authorities call a manifesto detailing plans for an attack with knives and a hammer. The investigation began last month after authorities linked Sturdivant to a social media account that posted content supportive of IS.