Dec 11 Watch 8:43 American Muslims feel singled out amid a climate of fear By PBS News Hour In the wake of recent terror attacks, American Muslims have been weathering a backlash. In Texas, a group has been protesting in front of an Islamic center, brandishing rifles. In Pittsburgh, a Moroccan immigrant taxi driver was shot by a… Continue watching
Dec 08 Democrats in Congress lay out steps to prevent gun access by suspected extremists By Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats have taken to the floors of the Senate and House to draw attention to their drive to prevent violent extremists from obtaining guns. Continue reading
Dec 06 How ISIS is recruiting a growing following of young women By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The increasing number of women drawn to the Islamic State is worrisome to American law enforcement. Continue reading
Dec 06 Obama: ‘Terrorist threat has evolved into a new phase’ By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- In a rare Oval Office address, President Barack Obama vowed Sunday night the United States would overcome a terror threat that has entered a "new phase" as he sought to reassure Americans shaken by recent attacks in Paris… Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 3:22 After San Bernardino, how can law enforcement prevent self-radicalization? By PBS News Hour A main concern following the San Bernardino mass shooting is how those in the U.S. may become radicalized -- and the challenge that poses to law enforcement trying to track those individuals. David Schanzer, Director of the Triangle Center on… Continue watching
Dec 05 San Bernardino shooting sparks fresh debate over gun laws By Michael D. Regan During his weekly White House address, President Barack Obama said the shooting in San Bernardino was an "act of terrorism" and called on Congress to close a loophole that allows people on the No-Fly list to purchase guns. Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch 3:09 Evidence mounts behind San Bernardino as terror attack, but no clear links to outside groups By PBS News Hour After days of questions about the deadly shooting in San Bernardino, the FBI says it is now investigating the attacks as an act of terrorism. The killers reportedly tried to cover their digital tracks, while at the same time the… Continue watching
Dec 03 Watch 6:16 News Wrap: San Bernardino shootings prompt Congress debate By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the mass shooting in San Bernardino renewed debate in Congress on how to stop gun violence. While Senate Democrats offered proposals on expanding background checks, Republicans called instead for overhauling the mental health system. Also,… Continue watching
Dec 03 Everything we know about the San Bernardino shooting By Larisa Epatko Two assailants shot and killed 14 people and wounded 21 others at a holiday party for county employees in San Bernardino, California, on Wednesday. Reaction the next day included commentary on gun laws and words of comfort for the suffering. Continue reading
Dec 02 Watch 6:37 San Bernardino attack suspects killed in police shootout By PBS News Hour Gunmen in military-style gear opened fired at a at banquet facility in a social services complex in San Bernardino, California, killing at least 14 and wounding 17 more. After fleeing, two suspects -- one male and one female -- later… Continue watching