ISIS-Inspired Plot: Bombs Fail at NYC Protest

Two men from Pennsylvania have been charged with attempting a terrorist attack on protesters in New York City. Federal officials say the attack was inspired by the Islamic State group (ISIS). The incident happened near the official residence of the city's mayor. The suspects are accused of throwing two homemade bombs into a crowd of protesters. However, both devices failed to explode. No one was injured. Authorities describe the bombs as improvised explosive devices (IEDs). An IED is a homemade bomb often constructed from common materials. The suspects now face federal charges. These include attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and supporting a foreign terrorist organization. An investigation into the plot is ongoing.