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Peoria Ethanol Plant Bomb

A bomb was found Friday afternoon at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol and alcohol plant in Peoria, Illinois, prompting evacuations within a one-mile radius, the mayor said. Officials said the device was defused and "rendered safe" and called it a "credible threat." No additional devices were found, residents were allowed to return home, and the FBI said it is investigating.

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