Federal officials allege that a teenager had a plan to attack shoppers in Mint Hill, North Carolina on New Year's Eve but was stopped after he shared the plan with an FBI agent who was working undercover. (AP video: Erik Verduzco)

FBI disrupts New Year’s Eve attack plot in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old inspired by the Islamic State group.

FBI disrupts New Year’s Eve attack plot in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old inspired by the Islamic State group.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The FBI said Friday it had disrupted a plot to attack a North Carolina grocery store and fast-food restaurant on New Year’s Eve, arresting a man who officials said was inspired by the Islamic State group and had pledged loyalty to the extremist militants. Christian Sturdivant, 18, was charged with attempting […]

The FBI says it has disrupted a plot to attack a North Carolina grocery store on New Year’s Eve, arresting a man they say was inspired by the Islamic State group.