Arizona woman accused of trying to join Al-Qaeda, arrested at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
According to a news release, Jill Marie Jones was arrested on July 22 after she was communicating with two undercover FBI agents, one of whom she believed to be a member of Al-Qaeda.
Barr: Protest ‘violence instigated and carried out by Antifa’ to be treated as 'domestic terrorism'
U.S. Attorney General William Barr condemned the “violence instigated and carried out by Antifa and other similar groups” amid widespread protests over the death of George Floyd during an encounter with police in Minnesota, warning that those responsible will be treated as domestic terrorists.
DOJ: Tampa man accused of helping ISIS said 'Americans got what they deserved' on 9/11
The FBI has charged a Tampa man with providing material support to ISIS after they say he stockpiled weapons, expressed allegiance to the "caliphate" and worshipped the Orlando nightclub shooter.
FBI finds phone evidence linking NAS Pensacola gunman with Al Qaeda
Cell-phone evidence was discovered by federal investigators that established the gunman's ties to Al Qaeda, not only before last year's deadly attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola, but before he arrived in the U.S.
Feds: Man charged in 2006 Iraq slayings should remain jailed
Ahmed, who operated a driving school in Phoenix before his arrest in late January, has denied involvement in the killings and being a member of a terror group.
Hearing for man charged in 2 Iraqi killings to resume May 15
Ahmed, who became a U.S. citizen in 2015, is accused of leading an al-Qaida group that fatally shot two police officers. He operated a driving school in Phoenix until his arrest as part of an extradition request made by the Iraqi government.
Oklahoma City bombing: 168 people killed in ‘act of homegrown terrorism’ 25 years ago
The bombing remains one of the deadliest attacks in United States history.
DOJ says anyone who intentionally spreads COVID-19 could face terror charges
Anyone caught intentionally spreading the novel coronavirus could face terrorism charges, according to a memo released by the department on Tuesday.
US strikes Taliban forces, in first hit since peace deal
The U.S. military says it has conducted an airstrike against Taliban forces in southern Afghanistan, only days after American and Taliban officials signed an ambitious peace deal in the Mideastern state of Qatar.
US: Taliban's 'reduction of violence' deal to start tonight
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the peace agreement will also lead to an eventual permanent cease-fire.
US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement, official says
A senior U.S. official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Thailand shooting: soldier kills 20 and injures 31 in rampage
Police said they have secured the mall, and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said there were no more bodies left inside. But he added, "we don't know whether there are any additional injuries or deaths or not." He did not say whether the shooter had been found.
Lawyer for man accused of being al-Queda leader in Iraq dispute accusations
Defense lawyers for a Phoenix-area man who Federal authorities say is suspected of killing two police officers while acting as an al-Qaeda leader in Iraq are questioning his arrest.
Police: 3 injured, suspect killed in London terror stabbings
Police shot and killed a man in south London after he wounded three people in "terrorism-related" stabbings Sunday, the city's police department said.
DOJ: Valley resident accused of being leader of Iraq Al-Qaeda group
Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice say a Phoenix-area resident accused of having ties to Al-Qaeda has been arrested.
Iran rocket attack on Iraqi military base injured 11 US service members, official reveals
Eleven U.S. service members were flown out of Al Assad Air Base in Iraq and treated for concussion symptoms after Iran's rocket attack targeting two Iraqi military bases earlier this month, a spokesman for U.S. Central Command revealed Thursday night.
New York City ramps up security after Iranian general is killed
The mayor of New York City has ordered the NYPD to take immediate steps to protect key locations across the city after a U.S. airstrike killed Iran's top general.
US: Military strikes target militia in deadly Iraq attack
The U.S. carried out military strikes in Iraq and Syria targeting a militia blamed for an attack that killed an American contractor, a Defense Department spokesman said Sunday.
Arizona judge calls for retrial of 1 count in Texas attack
A U.S. judge refused to toss out the entire case against a Phoenix man convicted of providing guns and training two friends who attacked a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest outside Dallas but said he should be retried on a single count of transporting weapons across state lines.
Houses of worship attacked with deadly frequency in 2019
Around the world, deadly attacks on houses of worship took place with relentless frequency in 2019.