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Feds were investigating Texas gunman at time of cartoon contest attack

December 1, 2015

Feds were investigating Texas gunman at time of cartoon contest attack

The FBI was investigating one of the gunmen involved in Sunday's attack on a Texas cartoon contest featuring images of the Muslim prophet Muhammad, as counterterrorism investigators worked to determine whether the men had any formal ties to the Islamic State terror group.

Prosecutors say Minnesotans who tried to join ISIS threatened FBI agents

November 30, 2015

Prosecutors say Minnesotans who tried to join ISIS threatened FBI agents

One Minnesota man accused of trying to travel to Syria to join the Islamic State group told an informant he'd kill FBI agents if they tried to stop him, while another told friends he'd "spit on America" at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to a document filed Thursday by prosecutors.

'It's time to roll': Suspected Texas shooter had been monitored by FBI since 2006

November 29, 2015

'It's time to roll': Suspected Texas shooter had been monitored by FBI since 2006

The FBI had been investigating one of the men suspected of shooting a security guard protecting an event featuring cartoons of the Muslim prophet Muhammad for nearly a decade, it was revealed Monday as investigators attempted to determine whether the attack was directed by any overseas terror groups.

ISIS sympathizer allegedly plotted terror assault against US Capitol

November 29, 2015

ISIS sympathizer allegedly plotted terror assault against US Capitol

An alleged sympathizer of the Islamic State terror group was arrested in Ohio on Wednesday after authorities learned that he was plotting a shooting and bombing attack on the U.S. Capitol.

FBI claims New York City student planned ISIS-inspired attack

November 28, 2015

FBI claims New York City student planned ISIS-inspired attack

Federal agents have accused a New York City resident of planning an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack.

As NYC Thanksgiving Day parade draws near, security high in face of ISIS threat

November 24, 2015

As NYC Thanksgiving Day parade draws near, security high in face of ISIS threat

As the world famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City draws near, there are fears that Islamic jihadists may use the well-attended and televised event as an opportunity to unleash a deadly attack on Manhattan – and law enforcement is ramping up security as a precaution, while assuring tourists that there is no specific threat to the city.

Boston terror suspect reportedly targeted 'Draw Muhammad' activist for beheading

November 20, 2015

Boston terror suspect reportedly targeted 'Draw Muhammad' activist for beheading

The family of a Boston man shot to death by terrorism investigators was shocked by allegations that he planned to kill police officers, and saw no signs that he had become radicalized, their attorney said Thursday.

Fourth man charged in NYC over alleged ISIS recruiting plot

May 21, 2015

Fourth man charged in NYC over alleged ISIS recruiting plot

A fourth man was charged on Monday in a terrorism case accusing him of raising money for a plot to have U.S. residents travel overseas to fight for the Islamic State.

California man pleads guilty to terror charge

January 13, 2015

California man pleads guilty to terror charge

A California man pleaded guilty Friday to a federal terrorism charge after admitting he attempted to assist Al Qaeda by providing weapons training, the U.S. attorney's office said.

Calif. man pleads guilty to terror charge

January 13, 2015

Calif. man pleads guilty to terror charge

A California man pleaded guilty Friday to a federal terrorism charge after admitting he attempted to assist Al Qaeda by providing weapons training, the U.S. attorney's office said.