The Battle For Mosul: 5 Key Things To Know
The Iraqi army, bolstered by U.S. air power, is attempting to dislodge the Islamic State from the city where it declared its caliphate. The forecasts point to a long, tough battle.
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Three Men Charged With Plotting Attack On Somali Immigrants In Kansas
The Justice Department alleges the men had stockpiled firearms and bomb-making materials and had written a manifesto that was to be published in conjunction with the attack.
In A Jail Sentence, A Veteran's Redemption — With Help From A Fellow Vet
Two veterans met in court last year: a man who violated his probation and the judge who sentenced him. But it was the judge's decision to visit his fellow veteran's cell that changed them both.
Bombing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty To Attempted Murder And Weapons Charges
Ahmad Khan Rahimi, accused of bombings in New York and New Jersey, entered his pleas in a New Jersey state court. He has not made any court appearances in connection with separate federal charges.
As Yemen's War Worsens, Questions Grow About The U.S. Role
The U.S. has been supporting Saudi Arabia's bombing campaign in Yemen for more than a year. An airstrike that killed at least 140 people at a funeral has renewed a debate about U.S. involvement.
VIDEO: Aerial Footage Shows Scale Of Destruction In Aleppo
They are haunting images: rubble-filled streets and entire blocks of ghostly facades. The United Nations says about 250,000 civilians are trapped in rebel-held eastern Aleppo.
U.S. Blames Russian Hackers For High-Profile Cyber Attacks
The U.S. Intelligence Community announced on Friday it is confident hackers connected to the Russian government are behind several high-profile cyber attacks in the last year. Kenneth Geers, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, shares his thoughts on who these hackers are and the complexities behind international cyber espionage.
U.S. Accuses Russia Of Election Year Cyber-Meddling
The Obama administration says it is confident that Russia is responsible for the hacking of the Democratic National Committee and accuses Moscow of trying to interfere with U.S. elections.
U.S. Formally Accuses Russia Of Hacking Democratic Party
The U.S. publicly accused Russia of being behind the hacking of the Democratic Party, electoral meddling and other cyber-mischief, reflecting a major decision to openly "name and blame" Moscow.
Contractor Arrest Raises Questions About NSA Security Post-Snowden
News that the FBI arrested a National Security Agency contractor for stealing classified material is prompting questions about the agency's internal security after the Edward Snowden leaks in 2013.