Mar 25 Report calls for improvements at FBI to combat terror By Eric Tucker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The FBI should speed up the pace of its improvements to deal with the evolving terrorist threat around the world and improve its intelligence-collection capabilities, according to an outside review released Wednesday. Continue reading
Mar 20 Federal authorities say no foul play in death of black man hanging in a tree in Mississippi By Laura Santhanam A black man was found hanging in a tree in Mississippi, and now federal and state investigators are trying to determine if his death was a suicide or homicide. Continue reading
Mar 09 FBI increases reward for return of missing ex-FBI agent By Associated Press The FBI on Monday increased the reward for information leading to the return of a former FBI agent who went missing eight years ago from the Iranian resort of Kish Island. Continue reading
Feb 12 U.S. at crossroads on race relations, policing, FBI director says By Eric Tucker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The United States is at a crossroads on matters of race relations and law enforcement, presenting "hard truths" that its citizens and police must confront, FBI Director James Comey said Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 20 Without a warrant, police use radar device to peer inside homes By Joshua Barajas More than 50 U.S. law enforcement agencies have outfitted their officers with a new radar device that can detect movements within a building from as much as 50 feet away, USA Today reported Tuesday. Continue reading
Jan 14 FBI arrest man for terrorist plot on U.S. Capitol By Colleen Shalby The FBI arrested 20-year-old Ohio man Christopher Lee Cornell for purchasing weapons with the intention of attacking the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Jan 14 FBI beefs up resources against foreign corruption By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The FBI is stepping up efforts against international corruption, creating new squads to search for bribery cases that are rooted overseas but reach to the United States. Continue reading
Jan 09 Federal prosecutors recommend felony charges against David Petraeus By Ruth Tam Federal prosecutors have recommended bringing felony charges against former Gen. David Petraeus for providing classified information to Army Reserve Officer Paula Broadwell, his former mistress. Continue reading
Dec 31 Senators seek information on FBI cell tracking By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee are seeking answers from the Obama administration about the use of surveillance technology that sweeps up basic cellphone data. Continue reading
Dec 23 Rep. Michael Grimm pleads guilty to federal tax evasion By Deepti Hajela, Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm admitted Tuesday to federal tax evasion, pleading guilty to charges he had fought as he won re-election last fall but that now leave his congressional future in question. Continue reading