NYC man: FBI questioned him in anti-terrorism raid about friend who visited from DenverNEW YORK — Counterterrorism officials searching New York City apartments for explosives and possible links to al-Qaida operatives questioned a man extensively about his connection to a childhood friend who lives in Denver who visited last week, the man said Tuesday. NYC man: FBI questioned him in anti-terrorism raid about childhood friend who visited himNEW YORK — A New York City man says FBI investigators who raided several city apartments in an anti-terrorism probe questioned him about a childhood friend who lives in Denver who stayed with him last week. FBI issues warning for police depts to look out for explosive materials after NYC raidsNEW YORK — Counterterrorism officials are warning police departments around the country to be on the lookout for evidence of homemade bombs following raids on several New York City apartments in a hunt for explosives and possible links to al-Qaida operatives. AP Source: Special task force to recommend keeping some color-coded terror alerts, but not allWASHINGTON — After a 60-day review of the nation’s terror-alert system, a special task force is expected to recommend that the Obama administration keep color-coded alerts, but reduce the number of colors — or levels of risk. US turns over to China dinosaur remains and dinosaur eggs seized after illegal US entryWASHINGTON — U.S. Customs officials returned to China on Monday fossils dating from as early as 100 million years ago that had entered the country illegally. They included bones of a saber-toothed cat, a partial skull of a dinosaur and eggs of several other dinosaurs. 2 years after hike in citizenship, immigration fees, agency seeing revenue shortfallWASHINGTON — The government has collected hundreds of millions of dollars less than it thought it would from fee increases imposed two years ago on applications for citizenship and other immigration-related services. Federal officials issue guidelines to help small businesses weather swine fluWASHINGTON — Federal officials said Monday small business owners should be prepared to operate with fewer employees this fall as swine flu spreads across the country. Cyber criminals increasingly target small businesses; Feds beef up private cooperationWASHINGTON — Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting small and medium-sized businesses that don’t have the resources to keep updating their computer security, according to federal authorities. Report: British special forces are giving counter-terrorism training to Libyan infantryLONDON — Some of Britain’s most elite soldiers have been training Libyan forces in counterterrorism and surveillance for the past six months, a newspaper said Saturday. Appeals court temporarily halts CIA secrets case after judge chides agencyWASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has put a lawsuit against the CIA on hold temporarily, disagreeing with a lower court judge who claimed the agency was hiding behind dubious national security arguments to shield itself from potential embarrassment. President, first lady observe 9/11 attack, call on Americans to join in serviceWASHINGTON — On his first 9/11 anniversary as president, Barack Obama urged Americans to come together in service just as they united after the terrorist attacks eight years ago. Judge chides CIA in secrets case surrounding claims agency spied on DEA agentWASHINGTON — A federal judge says the CIA is hiding behind dubious national security arguments to shield itself from a potentially embarrassing lawsuit. President, first lady observe 9/11 attack, honoring victims at Pentagon and White HouseWASHINGTON — Echoing the words of his predecessor, President Barack Obama vowed the United States “will never falter” in the pursuit of al-Qaida as he marked the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by placing a wreath at the site of the attack on the Pentagon. Pakistan ambassador doesn’t regret Taliban leader’s death, but still opposes US strikesDENVER — Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States said Thursday he doesn’t regret the missile strike that killed a Taliban leader, but maintained his country’s opposition to U.S. attacks inside its border. Feature: Can Barack Obama and US put the ghost of 9/11 away?
Prison photograph circulating on Web shows suspected Sept. 11 mastermind inside GuantanamoSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The first photographs of the self-proclaimed 9/11 mastermind at Guantanamo Bay have cropped up on the Internet, and experts say the images of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed are being used by terrorist groups to inspire attacks against the United States. US military says roadside bombs kill 4 American soldiers in northern Iraq and BaghdadBAGHDAD — Roadside bombs killed four U.S. soldiers Tuesday in separate incidents in Iraq, the military said, in one of the most deadly days for American troops in weeks. Roadside bomb in northern Iraqi Shiite town kills police chief, 4 othersBAGHDAD — A roadside bomb killed the head of an anti-terrorism police unit and four of his bodyguards Tuesday in a northern Iraqi town that is home to a large Shiite population, a police official said. IRA victims seek huge payout from Libya for ’80s arms shipments, laud British aid for lawsuitDUBLIN — Britain’s sudden decision to support a lawsuit against Libya by Irish Republican Army victims raised hopes Monday that thousands maimed or bereaved by IRA bombs might one day receive compensation. 3 British Muslims guilty in plot for largest terrorist attack since 9/11LONDON — Three British Muslims were convicted Monday of plotting to murder thousands by downing at least seven airliners bound for the U.S. and Canada in what was intended as the largest terrorist attack since Sept. 11. Anti-terror bomber planes, gunboats crucial in massive Philippine ferry rescueMANILA, Philippines — The proximity of bomber planes and gunboats used for fighting al-Qaida-linked militants and two passing cargo ships led to the successful rescue of nearly 1,000 people from a sunken ferry in a country known for some of the world’s worst maritime disasters, officials said Monday. Pakistan says troops kill 43 suspected militants in ongoing offensive in Khyber tribal areaPESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistani troops killed 43 alleged militants in an operation in the Khyber tribal region while airstrikes left several more dead Saturday in the stronghold of the new Taliban chief elsewhere in the northwest, officials said. Pakistan says troops kill 37 suspected militants in ongoing offensive in Khyber tribal areaPESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistani troops killed 37 suspected militants and destroyed one of their bases in an ongoing operation in the northwestern Khyber tribal region, authorities said Saturday. Sri Lanka defends sentencing journalist to 20 years under anti-terror lawsCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s government defended a 20-year prison sentence given to a journalist accused of violating the country’s strict anti-terror law, saying he was given a fair trial and the decision did not impact media freedom on the island. Homeland Security’s Napolitano: Fall likely to bring ‘big influx’ of new swine flu infectionsWASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday that people should expect “a big influx” of swine flu cases this fall and prepare as best they can. White House decries Saudi assassination attempt, calls it ‘cowardly’WASHINGTON — The White House says a failed assassination attempt against a Saudi anti-terrorism minister was a “cowardly attack” and serves as a reminder of the importance of U.S. cooperation with partners in that region. CIA tells judge it won’t reveal more terror interrogation secretsWASHINGTON — The CIA says it cannot turn over more details of its interrogations of terror suspects without spilling classified government secrets. Saudi anti-terror chief was on phone with wanted militant when attacked, say authoritiesRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The wanted Saudi militant who attacked the kingdom’s anti-terror chief after pretending he wanted to surrender blew himself up while the official was on the phone reassuring another militant in Yemen it would be safe to return home, the Interior Ministry said Tuesday. Saudi authorities confirm bomber who targeted anti-terror chief was a wanted Saudi militantRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry has identified the bomber who targeted the anti-terror chief as a wanted Saudi man who had expressed his intention to surrender. Sri Lankan court sentences ethnic Tamil journalist to 20 years in prison under anti-terror lawCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — A Sri Lankan reporter singled out by President Barack Obama as an example of persecuted journalists around the globe was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison on charges of violating the country’s strict anti-terror law. |
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WASHINGTON — On Sept. 11, 2001, Barack Obama was driving to a state legislative hearing in Chicago when he heard the first sketchy reports of a plane hitting the World Trade Center on his car radio. The 40-year-old state senator spent the afternoon in his law office watching “nightmare images” of destruction and grief unfold on TV.
