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How the Islamic State lures teens on social media

The militant group lures recruits worldwide with a sophisticated social media operation.

10/22/2014 | Rating NR

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How the Islamic State lures teens on social media

Clip: 10/22/2014 | 6m 39s

The militant group lures recruits worldwide with a sophisticated social media operation.

Three teenage girls from Denver were detained in Germany last weekend by American authorities under suspicion of joining the Islamic State. The militant group lures recruits worldwide with a sophisticated social media operation. Margaret Warner reports how the group tries to reach a wide audience while avoiding detection.

10/22/2014 | Rating NR

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