Feds issue warning about threat of "copycat attacks" after New Orleans
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are warning that “violent extremists" may be inspired to commit attacks similar to the deadly New Year’s Day rampage in New Orleans.
New Orleans attack latest: Suspect visited city twice before
The man who plowed a truck down Bourbon Street in a New Year’s Day terrorist attack visited New Orleans twice before and traveled to Egypt prior to the massacre.
British man killed in Bourbon Street attack had ties to Royal Family: report
Edward Pettifer, one of 14 people killed in the truck attack in New Orleans, has ties to the British Royal Family. Prince William released a statement about his death.
Bulletin reportedly warns of Bourbon Street copycat attacks
Automobiles are appealing to aspiring attackers because they’re easy to obtain and don’t require a lot of skill to carry out a deadly rampage.
Death toll in Germany Christmas market attack climbs: 5 dead, over 200 hurt
The suspect – a Saudi doctor – intentionally drove into a market teeming with holiday shoppers in what police are calling an attack.
Bitcoin for ISIS? Feds say Virginia man bankrolled terrorists with crypto
A Virginia man accused of funneling tens of thousands of dollars to ISIS is on trial in a federal court in Alexandria, with prosecutors alleging he used cryptocurrency to support the terrorist organization.
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.
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.
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.
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.
State Department issues 'worldwide caution' alert in wake of Ayman al-Zawahiri's death
"U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance," the agency said on its website.
Who was Ayman al-Zawahri? What’s known about the slain al-Qaida leader
The FBI said Ayman al-Zawahri and Osama bin Laden coordinated the 9/11 attacks.
Florida National Guard conducting multiagency preparedness exercise
For the last few days, the Florida National Guard has been conducting a multi-agency training exercise throughout Tampa Bay. Sunday, they focused their efforts on Channelside where they tested their ability to detect and identify threats from pharmaceutical-based agents.
Bay Area businesses warned by FBI to watch for suspicious chemical purchases
The FBI is not mincing words in its latest alert for businesses in the Tampa Bay area and around the country. In a letter to some local businesses, the FBI said, “Recent events have reinforced concerns about violent extremist activity in the United States.”
US sends suspected 9/11 hijacker home from Guantanamo for mental treatment
Mohammad Ahmad al-Qahtani was flown back to Saudi Arabia, to a treatment facility.
Tampa man accused of plotting terrorist attack found incompetent to stand trial
A Tampa man accused of plotting an attack in the Bay Area and currently facing terrorism charges has been found incompetent to stand trial, for now.
Attorney for Tampa man accused of plotting terrorist attack says FBI used illegal aerial surveillance
The defense for Muhammed Momtaz al-Azhari says the FBI illegally recorded 900 video clips of its client using 'secret spy plane surveillance' in violation of privacy rights.
Boston Marathon bomber's COVID stimulus payment going to victims, judge says
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment can be used to help pay the millions of dollars he is ordered to pay his victims, a judge has ruled.