Category Archives: Attack

Authorities: Suicide attack on U.S. Capitol foiled

By doris | Published: February 18, 2012

Full Story at CNN.com Washington (CNN) — A 29-year-old man from Morocco was arrested Friday and charged with attempting to bomb the U.S. Capitol building in a suicide attack, authorities said. Suspect Amine El Khalifi made an initial appearance in court and, if convicted, faces a maximum penalty of life in prison, according to the [...]

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Marine receives Medal of Honor at White House

By doris | Published: September 17, 2011

Full Story at CNN.com Washington (CNN) — A Marine who defied orders and braved a blizzard of enemy fire to recover wounded and dead fellow American and Afghan troops during a six-hour firefight in Afghanistan received the Medal of Honor Thursday from President Barack Obama. “I know that you’ve grappled with the grief of that [...]

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White House takes possible terror threat seriously

By doris | Published: September 12, 2011

Full Story at  msnbc.com WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is taking serious the still unconfirmed intelligence tip of a possible al-Qaida plot tied to the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, counterterrorism adviser John Brennan said Sunday.                                                                                                                                                  The threat reported to authorities Wednesday night remains “specific and credible,” Brennan said during interviews with [...]

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