terrorism
VIDEO: 'Lone-wolf terrorist' arrested in plot to bomb New York City
Ray Kelly, pictured, announced that Jose Pimentel, 27, was arrested Saturday and charged with conspiring to build a bomb and detonate it in the New York area. The arrest came together quickly after it became clear Pimentel was hours away from having an operational bomb.
U.S. planning major deployment for London Olympic security
A contingent of 1,000 U.S. law enforcement officers, including 500 FBI agents, are expected to deploy to London next year to protect American athletes during the 2012 Olympic games.
Federal authorities thwart alleged ricin attack planned in Georgia
Law enforcement including the FBI disrupted a plan by four older men to disperse ricin in several American cities.
New book looks at John Brown's role in starting American Civil War
A new book by Tony Horwitz, an award-winning author and Civil War historian, looks at the history of John Brown and his role in starting the Civil War.
Spanish facing major changes as elections loom and Basque terror ends
In Spain, the possibility that nearly 50 years of terrorism may be over is causing shockwaves. Politicians of all stripes are claiming credit for the apparent demise of the Basque terrorist group known as ETA.
Obama administration considering whether to test anthrax vaccine on children
A group of scientists have recommended testing out the safety of the current anthrax vaccine, which is deemed safe for adults, when its administered to children.
Basque separatist group ETA announces it will lay down arms
After years of armed struggle, leaders of the Basque separatist movement ETA have announced they will no longer use violence in their effort to create a separate Basque state.
If true, Iran's terror plot would be new chapter for Quds Force
Many international experts are scratching their heads, trying to determine what Iran would have hoped to gain from an assassination of the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States — and why they chose to involve Mexican cartels.
Alleged Iranian terror plot has 'B-movie' quality
Story by The Takeaway. Listen to audio above for full report.
One suspect is in custody and another suspect is on the run — presumed to be
U.S. foils Iran's plot against Saudi ambassador
American officials say they disrupted a major terror plot with a connection to Iran.
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