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Controversial California church damaged by homemade bomb; FBI investigating

LOS ANGELES — The FBI and local authorities are investigating an improvised explosive device attack at an El Monte church that had been targeted by protests because of its anti-LGBTQ teachings. The attack took place early Saturday at First Works Baptist Church, authorities said. No injuries were reported but the building was damaged. El Monte police arrived at the scene shortly after 1 a.m. ...

LOS ANGELES — The FBI and local authorities are investigating an improvised explosive device attack at an El Monte church that had been targeted by protests because of its anti-LGBTQ teachings.

The attack took place early Saturday at First Works Baptist Church, authorities said. No injuries were reported but the building was damaged.

El Monte police arrived at the scene shortly after 1 a.m. and saw smoke coming out of the windows, Lt.

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