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New Orleans attacker had a transmitter to set off explosive devices, F.B.I. says

www.nbcnews.com New Orleans attacker used very rare explosive in bombs, officials say

The explosive has never before been used in a U.S. or European terrorist attack. A key question for investigators is how he learned of the explosive and managed to produce it.

Summary

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S.-born Army veteran, killed 14 people in an ISIS-inspired truck attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans.

Federal investigators revealed that Jabbar had placed two explosive devices on Bourbon Street, intending to detonate them with a transmitter, though they failed to activate.

The devices used a rare explosive compound never seen in U.S. or European terror attacks.

Authorities found bomb-making materials and other evidence in a rental house Jabbar set on fire to destroy evidence.

Officials believe Jabbar acted alone.

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Authorities are investigating how Jabbar acquired the knowledge to create this homemade explosive, the officials said.
Someone should let the authorities know about this internet thing all the kids are into these days.
- Honestly, anyone who paid mild attention in chemistry class can figure out some of the easier explosives.
  
  This one is supposed to be unusual, which should make finding where he learned about it pretty easy, one would think.
- He cleared his browser history so now they've got nothing to go on.
  
  You know what he didn't clear though? Any websites that might explain how to make that explosive. That might be a clue for them.