Why ‘Jihadi John’ is so worrying
The revelations Thursday over the identity of “Jihadi John”that he apparently grew up and was educated in Britain, and that he has a degree in computing from Westminster University in…
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What terrorists are really angry about
But what we do know is that it has become common, even routine, to argue that there exists a process by which potential terrorists become “radicalized.” The concept, which has…
What’s New On iTunes In March?
Searched the Internet high and low for your favorite movie, only to come up short? Chances are it’s available on iTunes. Before you succumb to re-watching that old “Friends” episode…
Al-Shabaab looking for attention
The Somali jihadi group Al-Shabaab grabbed headlines at the weekend when it released a video urging Muslims living in the United States, Britain and Canada to launch terrorist attacks against…
After Attacks, Denmark Hesitates to Blame Islam
COPENHAGEN — Arrested for stabbing a 19-year-old passenger on a commuter train in November 2013, Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein blamed his brutal, random and nearly fatal attack on the effects…
Homeland Security Secretary makes plea for funding
Speaking at the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism on Wednesday, the secretary cautioned that a failure to pass an appropriations bill to fund the agency could have dramatic…
Why the flawed ‘War on Terror’ needs a reboot
Barack Obama is convening a landmark White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism with key international leaders in an attempt to develop an urgently needed plan to tackle terrorism and…
How tech can fight extremism
Violent extremists like the self-proclaimed Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, have become increasingly sophisticated at creating dense, global networks of support online, networks that are helping these…
10 Cities Where Crime Is Plummeting
The United States is becoming safer, with crime levels dropping nearly every year, recently. Between 1991 and 2013, the U.S. violent crime rate has fallen by nearly 52%. Since 2009,…
Prosecutors: 22 People Killed in Egyptian Soccer Match Riot
CAIRO — A riot broke out Sunday night outside of a major soccer game in Egypt, with a stampede and fighting between police and fans killing at least 22 people,…
10 Cities Where Crime Is Soaring
This story was originally published by 24/7 Wall St. The United States is becoming safer, with crime levels dropping nearly every year. Between 1991 and 2013, the U.S. violent crime…
Oscar Isaac On His ‘Powerful, Flawed’ Latino Character In ‘A Most Violent Year’
At the height of his struggle to survive in the lucrative but cutthroat heating oil industry during the most violent year in New York City history, Abel Morales exclaims: “I’ve…
Moms: Why You Should Think Twice About What You Post On Social Sites (VIDEO)
A mother, who describes her teen as out-of-control and violent, gets a wake-up call from Dr. Phil that she should think twice about the message her photos on Facebook send…
‘A Most Violent Year’ Explores Dark Reality Of The American Dream
“A Most Violent Year” has all the glamour of a classic gangster film. But its plot sidesteps the violence motif to explore the American dream through the eyes of its…
Houthi Rebels And Yemen’s Embattled President Agree To End Violent Standoff
Shiite rebels, Yemen’s embattled president reach agreement to end violent standoff in capital.
Cameron, Obama to announce cyber security effort
Cameron is at the White House for bilateral talks expected to focus squarely on security after this month’s terror attacks in Paris and growing fears of violent Islamic terror cells…
Ohio man plotted attack on U.S. Capitol, FBI says
Christopher Lee Cornell came to the FBI’s attention several months ago for alarming social media posts in which he talked about violent jihad, according to the criminal complaint. The FBI…
When is your tweet a threat?
Police reviewed hundreds of online postings–and made several arrests–over alleged anti-cop threats made in the wake of the killing of two officers last month. It used to be a lot…
Chinese city in restive Muslim region bans burqa in public
The new ban in Urumqi was first reported on ts.cn, a Xinjiang government-run website, and later widely published by other state media outlets. The ordinance name suggests it targets outer…