First Mention: Introducing Al-Qaida To The NPR Audience
We go back to 1998 for an installment in our occasional feature "First Mention" to hear when we introduced the term "Al-Qaida" to our audience.
National Security
In Wake Of Attacks, U.S. Cities Step Up Terrorism Simulations
Local police and emergency services in the U.S. have been preparing for a new reality: a strategic attack by terrorists who use diversionary tactics to maximize chaos and death.
Counterterrorism Cops Try To Build Bridges With Muslim Communities
To combat homegrown terrorism, community engagement officers in some cities are building relationships with Muslims. The hope is to increase trust — and the likelihood that threats will be reported.
After 40 Years Of Service, Gen. John Kelly To Retire Next Month
U.S. Marine General and head of Southern Command John Kelly looks back with NPR's Renee Montagne on his time in Iraq, the war in Afghanistan, and what it means to serve the country.
Data Breach Fight Creates New Rancor Ahead Of Democratic Debate
A Saturday evening debate expected to be unexciting could have new fire after the DNC and Sanders sparred over a data breach where his campaign saw proprietary information from Clinton's campaign.
Behind The Fight To Get The Marines To Update Their Grooming Standards
Staff Sgt. Cherie Wright talks about her role in helping convince the Marines to ease restrictions on hair styles, allowing locs and twists.
Friend Of San Bernardino Shooter Charged For Conspiring To Support Plot
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Brian Bennett, national security correspondent for the Los Angeles Times. He's been covering the investigation into the San Bernardino terrorism attack and tells us the latest known about the attackers.
Homeland Security Office Uses Community Outreach To Fight Violent Extremism
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to George Selim, director of the Office for Community Partnerships at DHS, about strategies to stop ISIS recruitment and preventing attacks by "lone wolves" on American soil.
Friend Of San Bernardino Shooters Faces Criminal Charges
Federal authorities have charged Enrique Marquez Jr. with conspiring to commit crimes of terrorism. He is also charged with committing immigration fraud by entering into a sham marriage.
'Washington Post' Columnist Ignatius On Obama's Choices To Thwart ISIS
Ahead of the holidays, President Obama has been trying to calm fears about ISIS. David Ignatius of The Washington Post tells David Greene that Obama doesn't consider ISIS to be an existential threat.