Afghan man in Oklahoma plotted Election Day terror attack for ISIS, DOJ says
An Afghan citizen living in Oklahoma has been charged with platting a terror attack on Election Day on behalf of the Islamic State, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
Man arrested in Canada, charged with plot to carry out mass shooting at Jewish center in Brooklyn
A man has been arrested in Canada in connection with a plot to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn in support of ISIS, according to federal authorities.
'Explode everything' threats at Florida Starbucks, McDonald's tied to Israel-Hamas conflict: DOJ
New details have been revealed about Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, a man who is accused of threatening to “explode everything" at several businesses and facilities in Orange County, including two Starbucks locations, a McDonald's and an energy facility.
9/11 defendants reach plea deal, reportedly avoid death penalty
The Department of Defense has announced plea deals for three men involved in the 9/11 hijackings.
Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics
France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and “criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
FBI, DHS warn of increased terrorist threat to LGBTQIA+ events ahead of Pride Month
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning Americans about the threat of foreign terrorist organizations targeting LGBTQIA+-related events and venues as Pride Month kicks off in June.
FBI director warns of 'elevated' public, national safety; pushes for increased funding
FBI Director Christopher Wray told the House Appropriations subcommittee on Thursday that there is an increasing concern of a potential coordinated attack in the U.S., similar to the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) attack last month at a concert hall in Russia.
Idaho teen charged with planning church attacks, accused of supporting ISIS
An Idaho teen, Alexander Scott Mercurio, has been charged by federal prosecutors for allegedly planning to attack churches in northern Idaho, aiming to provide material support to the Islamic State group.
FBI, law enforcement brace for potential threats during New Year's Eve bash
'I would say overall that, yes, there are threats out there, but we are out there to protect the community day in and day out,' said James Smith of the FBI
FBI director warns of unprecedented terror threats since Oct. 7: 'Lights blinking everywhere'
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified Tuesday that the terror threat facing the United States has reached unprecedented levels since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Terrorist attack in Uganda safari claims lives of honeymooning couple, guide
The victims, identified as a Briton, a South African, and their Ugandan guide, fell victim to what authorities have termed a "cowardly" attack.
Belgium shooting: Authorities raise terror alert after 2 Swedes killed
Belgian authorities raised the terror alert to its highest level in the capital late Monday after the fatal shooting of two Swedes in Brussels that Prime Minister Alexander De Croo suggested was linked to “terrorism."
Hope arises: Rainbow graces New York City sky on 22nd anniversary of September 11
On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City experienced a poignant and symbolic moment as a vibrant rainbow appeared in the sky.
Patriot Day: Watch Sept. 11 live coverage from across the country
Thousands were killed that day when a series of hijacked planes were flown into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and an open field in Pennsylvania.
US government eager to renew powers to keep dangerous chemicals out of extremists’ hands
A program that allowed the Department of Homeland Security to inspect chemical facilities expired in July. But agency officials are calling on Congress to take action when it returns this week.
Maryland man admits to planning van attack at Dulles Airport; release possible in fall
Rondell Henry, 32, of Germantown, Maryland, pleaded guilty to attempting to perform an act of violence at an international airport, court records show.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Pakistan bombing that killed 54 at pro-Taliban election rally
An Afghan branch of Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Pakistan that killed at least 54 people at a pro-Taliban party’s election rally, in one of the region’s worst attacks in recent years.
Pakistan bombing kills at least 44 people and injures nearly 200
An explosion at a political rally on Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan killed at least 44 people and wounded nearly 200 in a Sunday attack that a senior leader said wanted to weaken Pakistani Islamists.
Remembering Skip Well 8 years after Chattanooga terrorist attack
This past weekend marked 8 years since the deaths of five service members in a shooting rampage by a radicalized man in Chattanooga.
Ted Kaczynski, known as the “Unabomber," died of suicide, AP reports
Ted Kaczynski, known as the “Unabomber," who carried out a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died by suicide, four people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.