Tag: Islamist Terrorism: Page 15

Patrol

Feds Arrest U.S. Citizen who Planned Pentagon Attack

Undercover federal agents arrested a U.S. citizen planning an attack on the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol using large remote-controlled planes loaded with C-4 explosives.

September 28, 2011

Technology

9/11 Threat Posted on White House Facebook Page

One of the messages included a picture of Osama bin Laden and said, "We'll come back 11/9/2011 to kill u all."

September 11, 2011

Patrol

9/11 Anniversary Terror Threat Probed, NYPD on High Alert

NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly has said police will set up additional vehicle checkpoints around the city, increase bag checks on the subway, and keep a closer eye on bridges and tunnels. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has cautioned that the threat information has not been verified.

September 8, 2011

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Report: Terror Attacks from Overseas a Top Concern of LE

A spike in domestic terrorism and attacks by American citizens directed from overseas are top concerns for police departments across the country, according to a new survey by the Homeland Security Policy Institute at George Washington University.

September 7, 2011

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Obama: 9/11 Isn't 'Just About Us'

The Obama Administration is circulating two sets of 9/11 talking points memos — one for governments and consulates overseas and a second for domestic citizens — that provide guidelines about how to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2001 New York terrorist attacks.

August 29, 2011

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Soldier Shouts Out Name of Fort Hood Killer In Court

During his first court appearance, Naser Jason Abdo, 21, yelled "Nidal Hasan Ft. Hood 2009!" It was a defiant reference to the Army major and psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people in a rampage at the base in 2009.

July 28, 2011

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NYPD Officers Investigated for Terror Plot Leaks

Four NYPD detectives have been hauled before a federal grand jury probing leaks of top-secret information about a terror plot to blow up city subways, sources told the Daily News. More officers have been subpoenaed.

July 27, 2011

Patrol

AWOL Soldier Arrested for Fort Hood Bomb Plot

Pfc. Nasser Jason Abdo faces federal charges after the FBI recovered guns and "bomb-making components, including gunpowder" in his hotel room near the base.

July 27, 2011

Gangs

America's Cage War Against Radical Islam

Our Judeo-Christian culture has been challenged in the arena of global conflict. We're locked in the "ultimate fighting cage" of war, a place we've been before. We're in a fight against extremist terrorism, and this isn't the first round.

July 18, 2011

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Seattle Islamists Planning Recruiting Center Attack Studied Fort Hood

The two initially planned to attack Joint Base Lewis-McChord, but later changed targets. Since early June they were captured on audio and videotape discussing a violent assault on the Military Entrance Processing Station in Seattle.

June 23, 2011

Patrol

Portland Attempted Bomber's Attorneys Try Entrapment Defense

The defense claims a man identified only as "Bill Smith" and working on behalf of the government sent e-mails to Mohamud a year before the attempted bombing.

May 8, 2011

Patrol

Law Enforcement Urges Vigilance After Killing of Bin Laden

Following the killing of bin Laden, Homeland Security briefings urged law enforcement agencies to remain alert for any potential retaliatory strikes. Law enforcement leaders who spoke publicly made it clear they weren't aware of any specific threats.

May 1, 2011