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Clinton says US has hacked al-Qaeda websites in Yemen

Kimberly Dozier Christian Science Monitor 05/23/2012
Clinton says US has hacked al-Qaeda websites in Yemen

The State Department has launched a different sort of raid against al-Qaida — hacking into al-Qaida websites in Yemen.

CIA unraveled bomb plot from within

Greg Miller The Washington Post 05/09/2012
Al Qaeda Bombmaker Designs Bombs to Hide in Cameras, Hard Drives and Pets

At the age of only 30, the al Qaeda bombmaker behind the foiled plot on U.S-bound planes has emerged as the most feared face of terror for American authorities, a master technician with a fierce hatred for America and ingenious plans for hiding hard-to-detect bombs inside cameras, computers and even household pets.

CIA unraveled bomb plot from within

The latest al-Qaeda bomb plot targeting U.S. aircraft was unraveled from inside the terrorist group by operatives — including an agent who posed as a willing suicide bomber — working on behalf of the CIA and its counterparts in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, said U.S. and Middle Eastern officials.

U.S. Agencies Allowed to Keep Residents’ Data for Five Years

The U.S. intelligence community will be able to retain data on residents with no connection to terrorism for as long as five years under new guidelines.

Key witness excused from testifying in U.S. leaks case

A key witness was excused from testifying in the case against Army intelligence analyst Bradley Manning on Sunday after he invoked his right against self-incrimination at a hearing about the largest leak of classified documents in U.S. history.

Obama calls on Iran to give back downed US drone

The Obama administration has delivered a formal request to Iran for the return of a U.S. surveillance drone captured by Iranian armed forces, but said it is not hopeful that Iran will comply.

A Homeland Security notice seeks the public's help in reporting suspicious activity.

The Department of Homeland Security is recruiting hotel guests to join the fight against terrorism. Starting today, the welcome screens on 1.2 million hotel television sets in Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Holiday Inn and other hotels in the USA will show a short public service announcement from DHS. The 15-second spot encourages viewers to be vigilant and call law enforcement if they witness something suspicious during their travels.

US Army to fly 'kamikaze' drones

Breitbart.com 10/17/2011
TSA begins random road inspections in Tennessee to fight terrorism

"Where is a terrorist more apt to be found? Not these days on an airplane more likely on the interstate," said Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons.Tuesday Tennessee was first to deploy VIPR simultaneously at five weigh stations and two bus stations across the state.

US Army to fly 'kamikaze' drones

A miniature "kamikaze" drone designed to quietly hover in the sky before dive-bombing and slamming into a human target will soon be part of the US Army's arsenal, officials say.


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