Black Friday Background Checks Reportedly Soar To Record High
The FBI says it fielded 203,086 background check requests for gun purchases on the day after Thanksgiving.
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Oversight Groups Have Repeatedly Identified Flaws In Military Crime Reporting
The Air Force failed to report the Texas shooter's criminal history to the FBI, which would have blocked his gun purchases. But concerns over military crime reporting have been raised for years.
Hate Crimes Up In 2016, FBI Statistics Show
FBI statistics released Monday show that the number of hate crimes reported last year rose by nearly 5 percent compared to the previous year.
Texas Gunman's Locked Cellphone Renews Debate Over Encryption
The FBI is blaming its inability to unlock the cellphone of the Texas shooter on the tech industry's encryption standard. But some experts say if the FBI had acted more quickly, it would have access.
Former Trump Adviser Admits To Seeking 'Dirt' On Clinton From Russians, Lying To FBI
George Papadopoulos lied to FBI agents about meeting a professor with Russian ties who had promised to provide "dirt" on Trump's Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton.
FBI Anti-Sex Trafficking Operation Rescues 84 Minors
The bureau said the 11th annual Operation Cross Country recovered one 3-month-old girl and that the average age of the victims was 15.
Suspect In Would-Be Airport Bombing Nabbed With Help From REI
Someone left an improvised explosive device at an airport in Asheville, N.C., last week, and a new backpack offered a clue. Some are wondering why the incident didn't receive more national attention.
Why Finding A Motive After The Las Vegas Shooting Matters
More than a week after the Las Vegas massacre, investigators are still without a motive. "What survivors really need sometimes is to get closure," one psychologist says.
Trump Is No-Show For FBI Director Chris Wray's Installation
Wray, who was confirmed by the Senate in August, was officially sworn in on Thursday. Wray was picked to head the FBI after President Trump fired James Comey in May.
FBI Profiler Says Linguistic Work Was Pivotal In Capture Of Unabomber
James R. Fitzgerald says Ted Kaczynski's writings helped cracked the case that confounded the FBI for more than 17 years. Manhunt: Unabomber, a TV series on the Discovery Channel, retells the story.