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Suspect in Bomb Threat Near Capitol Surrenders to Police

U.S. Capitol Police respond to a report of an explosive device in a pickup truck near the Library of Congress on Aug. 19.

U.S. Capitol Police respond to a report of an explosive device in a pickup truck near the Library of Congress on Aug. 19.

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A man who claimed to have explosives in his truck near the U.S. Capitol surrendered to police Thursday after an hours-long standoff, authorities said.

Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger said the man, identified as Floyd Ray Roseberry, 49, of North Carolina, gave up without incident.