World Apr 21 Feds must release targeted killing program documents, court rules The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York ruled in a Freedom of Information Act case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and two reporters for The New York Times. In 2011, they sought any documents in… By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
World Apr 04 Judge dismisses lawsuit over Yemen drone strikes on 3 U.S. citizens A federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit against Obama administration officials for the 2011 drone-strike killings of three U.S. citizens in Yemen, including an al-Qaida cleric. By Pete Yost, Associated Press
Politics Sep 30 Watch Shields, Brooks on al-Awlaki Killing, Florida’s Primary Bid, Candidates’ Styles Shields, Brooks on al-Awlaki Killing, Florida's Primary Bid…
World Sep 30 Watch Was U.S.-Backed Killing of Anwar al-Awlaki Legal? Anwar al-Awlaki, a high-level U.S.-born cleric linked to al-Qaida, was killed in Yemen Friday by a U.S. airstrike targeting his convoy. Ray Suarez discusses the implications and legality of his killing with Brian Fishman of The New America Foundation and…
Sep 30 Watch Obama Hails al-Awlaki Death as ‘Significant Milestone’ in al-Qaida Fight A U.S. airstrike in Yemen killed Anwar al-Awlaki, a high-level U.S.-born cleric linked to al-Qaida who had been involved in several terror plots against the United States. Ray Suarez reports. Continue watching
Nov 09 Fort Hood Suspect’s Web History Investigated By Online DA As the investigation continues into last week's shootings at the Fort Hood military base, officials are beginning to look deeper into the suspected gunman's background, including possible ties to a radical cleric. Continue reading