American Journalist in Rebel-Held Syria Reports Barely Dodging a Missile Strike
Bilal Abdul Kareem, who has worked with CNN and Channel 4, says a missile struck near his vehicle amid circling drones.
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Students in California Might Face Criminal Investigation for Protesting Film on Israeli Army
The UC Irvine administration has referred the student protesters to the district attorney for possible prosecution, according to the students’ legal representative.
Brexit Could Push Europe Deeper Into Scapegoating and Xenophobia
If British voters choose to leave the EU this week, it will push the continent back toward nationalism.
Nine Lost Souls the FBI Charged as Terrorists While Letting the Orlando Shooter Go
In the United States, 88 people have been arrested on charges of supporting ISIS since 2014. <em>The Intercept</em> has constructed brief portraits of nine of them.
Florida Man Falsely Connected by Fox News to Orlando Shooter Receives Death Threats
Citing an anonymous law enforcement source, Fox News claimed a local imam was “rounded up” in connection with Orlando killer Omar Mateen.
Was Orlando Shooter’s Domestic Violence History a Missed Warning Sign?
Omar Mateen's ex-wife says he beat her, as experts on mass shootings note that domestic abuse can be an indicator of future violence.
How an Arabic Translator Got Caught in a Net Designed for Terror and Gang Leaders
After 9/11, Mohammed Yousry, an Egyptian-American professor who opposed political Islam, was branded as a supporter of terrorism.
Judge Upholds Life Sentences in Fort Dix Plot, but Advocates Say Fight Will Go On
The Duka brothers, dubiously convicted as part of the "Fort Dix Five," were rejected in their bid to say their lawyers coerced them against testifying.
Virginia Cabbie Faces 48 Years in Prison After Driving Aspiring Terrorist to Airport
That's more than twice the maximum sentence faced by the actual aspiring terrorist, who was an associate of the driver.
Bill Would Require DNA Samples From Americans When Sponsoring Family Visas
The bill would require U.S. citizens and family members who want to immigrate to get a DNA test "to confirm such biological relationship."