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Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say
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Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say

  • By PHILIPP-MORITZ JENNE, STEFANIE DAZIO and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press

Austrian authorities say both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida. They said Thursday that investigators found bomb-making materials at one of their homes. Officials said one of the two confessed to planning to "kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue." Three sold-out concerts were canceled a day earlier because of the plot, devastating Swifties from across the globe, many of whom had dropped thousands of euros (dollars) on travel and lodging to attend the Eras Tour shows.

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