CNN studios in New York abruptly evacuated after reported bomb threat

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• Shorly before midnight, CNN commentators reporting from the New York City streets reported they were given the "all clear."
• The New York Police Department is investigating an alleged bomb threat at Columbus Circle, according to a tweet from CNN host Brian Stelter.
•  An "unsubstantiated telephone threat" came through to the Time Warner Center, according to NBC New York. The caller said there were five bombs in building.
• In a tweet, the NYPD asked the public to "please avoid this area."

The New York Police Department is investigating an alleged bomb threat at Columbus Circle, according to a tweet from CNN host Brian Stelter. When reached by INSIDER, the NYPD said they are investigating an incident.

Shortly before 12 a.m. ET, CNN's Don Lemon announced on air that they were given the "all clear" to return to the building after being evacuated.

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