Subway Terror Alert ; U.S. Downplays What N.Y.C. Says Was a 'Specific Threat'

Summary

---

NEW YORK - Authorities stepped up mass transit security Thursday after receiving what city officials called a credible threat that the New York subway system may be the target of a terrorist attack in the coming days.

But Homeland Security officials in Washington downplayed the threat, saying it is of "doubtful credibility."

See the full content of this document

Extract

---

Subway Terror Alert ; U.S. Downplays What N.Y.C. Says Was a 'Specific Threat'

Despite the differing takes on the gravity of the threat, New York officials mobilized police officers to begin looking through commuters' bags, briefcases, baby strollers and luggage.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, speaking at a nationally televised news conference, called it the most...

See the full content of this document

---