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
Nov 14 International manhunt underway as inquiry in Paris terror attack widens By Elisabeth Ponsot Authorities launched an international search Sunday for a suspect wanted in connection with the wave of coordinated terror attacks that hit several locations in Paris on Friday, killing at least 129 people. Continue reading
Aug 23 Americans recount harrowing takedown during Thalys train attack By Elisabeth Ponsot The three Americans chiefly responsible for overpowering an armed attacker on a Thalys high-speed train recounted the harrowing takedown for reporters at a press conference held Sunday in Paris. Continue reading
Aug 22 American service members thwart attack on high-speed rail in France By Elisabeth Ponsot Two American servicemen were among the passengers who overpowered an armed attacker on a Thalys high-speed train from Amsterdam to Paris on Friday, averting what officials said was an attempted terrorist attack. Continue reading
Feb 22 Al-Shabab urges attacks on malls in Western countries By Elisabeth Ponsot A video purportedly released by the al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab late Saturday urged Muslims to attack shopping malls in Western countries, specifically naming the Mall of America in Minnesota. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch Deputy Defense Secretary: Spending Must Be ‘Driven by Strategy’ Deputy Secretary Carter: Future Defense Spending Must be "Driven By Strategy"… Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch Deputy Defense Secretary: Spending Must Be ‘Driven by Strategy’ Deputy Defense Secretary on Budget Cuts, Sexual Assaults… Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch How Does Latest Terror ‘Chatter’ Play Into Debate on U.S. Surveillance? How Does Latest Terror 'Chatter' Play Into Debate on U.S. Surveillance?… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch Are Peace and Stability Possible in Afghanistan? Engagement in Direct Talks by Taliban Reflects Afghanistan's Desire for Peace… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch Taliban to Join Talks With Negotiators as Afghanistan Takes Control of Security A breakthrough could be coming for the longest conflict in American history. Senior U.S. officials say they are scheduled to have direct talks with the Taliban and Afghan negotiators. The announcement came as international forces formally handed over full security… Continue watching