
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
While investigators searched for clues on why accused Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan, an Arlington native, opened fire on his comrades, a conflicting portrait has emerged.
Rampage leaves 30 injured; three others are questioned
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
An Army officer opened fire on his fellow soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas on Thursday, killing 13 and injuring 30, leaving investigators to figure out what may have driven a mental health professional to go on such a rampage.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
UPDATED: Twelve people were killed and 31 injured during a shooting rampage Thursday afternoon at Fort Hood Army base in central Texas, according to the base's commanding officer.
Convict's work in corruption probe spurs arrest of dozens
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
Solomon Dwek is the kind who could easily navigate the backrooms of New Jersey politics. The FBI put his knowledge to use, placing him at the center of a corruption case that is unprecedented by even New Jersey's standards.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
The FBI on Wednesday fatally shot the leader of a radical Muslim sect who preached a violent, separation theology and, authorities said, once remarked that law enforcement would have to shoot him before it could arrest him.
Danish newspaper targeted?
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
The FBI announced the arrests of two men Tuesday on terrorism-related charges stemming from a purported plot to attack the Danish newspaper that published a dozen controversial cartoons in 2005 depicting the Muslim prophet Muhammad, including one in which he has a bomb nestled in the turban on his head.
American and Canadian suspected of plot to attack newspaper
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
The FBI announced the arrests of two men Tuesday on terror-related charges stemming from a purported plot to attack the Danish newspaper that published a dozen controversial cartoons in 2005 depicting the Muslim prophet Muhammad, including one in which he has a bomb nestled into the turban on his head.
Violent gang sees venture doing God's work for poor
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
In what authorities are calling the largest single operation in the United States against a Mexican drug cartel, the Justice Department announced Thursday it has struck a major blow against a violent gang with quasi-religious and Robin Hood overtones.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
A 27-year-old Massachusetts man with dreams of holy war plotted to shoot up a shopping mall and even discussed assassinating U.S. government officials, authorities said Wednesday.
U.S. blocks N.C. city's nonpartisan vote
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
Voters in Kinston, N.C., decided overwhelmingly last year to do away with the party affiliation of candidates in local elections, but the Obama administration overruled the electorate, saying blacks needed Democrats.