10 Dead in New Orleans Truck Attack - Terrorism Probe Launched

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10 Dead in New Orleans Truck Attack - Terrorism Probe Launched
At least 10 people are dead and dozens more injured after a man drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on New Year's Day.
The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
Witnesses describe a chaotic scene with people running for their lives.
Former FBI special agent Doug Kouns and national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joined CBS News to discuss the attack.

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