Arts Sep 25 Syrian dancer reflects on escaping ISIS and finding freedom through ballet By Sonia Kopelev, Devin Pinckard
Nation Mar 10 Watch 7:10 New York explosive incident highlights challenge for agencies in wake of Iran war An attempted bombing in New York is raising questions about terrorism threats and security measures to prevent them. Two men from Pennsylvania are accused of bringing homemade explosives to an anti-Islamic demonstration and throwing one into the crowd. The device… By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig
Nation Mar 09 Explosives thrown near New York City mayor's residence investigated as 'ISIS-related terrorism,' police say The devices, which did not explode, were hurled during raucous counterprotests Saturday near Gracie Mansion during a "Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City" event led by the far right activist Jake Lang. By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press
World Feb 25 'Mass escape' occurred before Islamic State-linked camp in Syria was closed A now-closed camp in northeast Syria saw “mass escape” of people there, raising fresh fears about Islamic State-linked security risks. By Ghaith Alsayed, Associated Press
World Feb 18 Watch 5:08 U.S. cuts forces in Syria as its new government fights terror threat A senior Trump administration official told PBS News that the U.S. will reduce the number of troops who have been fighting ISIS in Syria. The statement comes after a major shift in U.S. policy in the country. Meanwhile, Iran appears… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
Jan 20 Syrian military, Kurdish-led forces announce a new truce after previous a ceasefire broke down By Ghaith Alsayed, Abby Sewell, Associated Press The al-Hol camp mainly houses women and children related to IS members. Continue reading
Jan 11 U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes against Islamic State group in Syria By Associated Press The U.S. has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria following last month’s ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the country. Continue reading
Jan 02 FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year's Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group By Gary D. Robertson, Erik Verduzco, Associated Press The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group. Continue reading
Dec 29 Official says 6 Islamic State militants and 3 police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkey By Associated Press Police stormed a house where the militants were hiding. Eight other police officers and a night guard were wounded, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. Continue reading
Dec 25 Turkey detains dozens of ISIS suspects allegedly planning attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrations By Associated Press Syrian security forces have also launched operations against IS in recent days, including two raids on the outskirts of Damascus, the Syrian capital. Continue reading