Over 1,200 European jihadis have returned in past 2 years
More than 1,200 Europeans who joined Islamic extremists in Syria and Iraq have returned home in the past two years, an Associated Press count shows.
No threat found on both diverted flights from US to Paris
Authorities cleared both Air France flights bound for Paris from the U.S. that had to be diverted Tuesday night because of anonymous threats received after they had taken off.
US Muslims face backlash after Paris attacks
Muslims around the U.S. are facing backlash following the deadly attacks in Paris, including vandalism to mosques and Islamic centers, hate-filled phone and online messages and threats of violence.
Risk is lower, but Paris attacks could hit U.S.
When Fran Townsend was counterterrorism adviser to President George W. Bush, she says, her worst nightmare was that the al Qaida network would send men with assault rifles into malls across the American heartland on a crowded shopping day.
Russia: Plane brought down by homemade explosive device
A homemade explosive device brought down a Russian passenger plane over Egypt last month, the head of Russia’s FSB security service said today, telling Russian President Vladimir Putin it’s now clear the bombing that killed 224 people was a “terrorist” act.
Missouri would likely be alone with 10 percent black faculty
If the University of Missouri succeeds in meeting a student demand for a faculty that’s 10 percent black in two years, it will likely be alone among its peers.
Minneapolis mayor seeks federal investigation into shooting
The mayor of Minneapolis on Monday asked for a federal civil rights investigation into the weekend shooting of a black man by a police officer during an apparent struggle.
Prosecutor: Death toll in Paris attacks hits 129; 352 hurt
Three teams of extremists carried out the coordinated gun-and-suicide bombing attacks across Paris that left 129 people dead and 352 injured, a French prosecutor said Saturday.
Paris attacks provoke fresh migrant fears in Europe
The news that one of the assailants in the Paris attacks may have crossed into Europe with refugees fleeing Syria is raising the fierce debate over Europe’s immigration policy to a new pitch.
AP Exclusive: Dems see Rubio and Kasich as 2016 threats
Bring on Donald Trump, and Ben Carson, too.
Cruz immigration plan to suspend high-skilled visas
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz on Friday vowed to suspend a program that gives work visas to highly skilled immigrants, reversing his position on the program as part of an aggressive immigration plan designed to appeal to the GOP’s most conservative wing.
Town forgave many abuses by cop who staged own death
He gave teenagers their own keys and 24-hour access to the police department. He forged the police chief’s signature to obtain surplus military equipment. He often refused to wear his police uniform on duty in favor of camouflage fatigues. And he spent most of his workday on a police-sponsored youth program that he was supposed to run on his own time.
Iowa supporters unfazed by Trump’s outburst
Iowa supporters’ response to Donald Trump’s 95-minute eruption? An “ugh” and a shrug.
Military: US ‘reasonably certain’ Jihadi John is dead
The U.S. military is “reasonably certain” its drone strike in Syria killed the masked Islamic State militant known as “Jihadi John,” who appeared in several videos depicting the beheadings of Western hostages.
Family Dollar recalls wax warmers after reports of burns
Discount retailer Family Dollar is recalling 32,000 ceramic wax warmers after some users said it created high flames, causing burns and property damage.
US targets ‘Jihadi John’ in IS slaying videos, fate unclear
A U.S. drone strike targeted a vehicle in Syria believed to be transporting the masked Islamic State militant known as “Jihadi John, according to American officials.
Black students complain of casual, everyday racism
It’s not always the slurs and the other out-and-out acts of racism. It’s the casual, everyday slights and insensitivities.
Secret Service officer charged with trying to solicit minor
Federal and state authorities have charged a uniformed Secret Service officer from Maryland with sending obscene images and texts to someone he thought was a young Delaware girl, sometimes sending online communications while on duty at the White House.
Will more college athletes take on the establishment?
College athletes have more power than ever before, almost everyone can agree on that. What is up for debate is whether that will lead to overdue change, or whether it will throw programs into turmoil.
Missouri enlists former protester to lead university system
Healing a campus riven by student protests over race relations and recent online terror threats isn’t just a mandate for interim University of Missouri system president Mike Middleton. It’s also deeply embedded in his history.