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FBI probes bomb threats on 2 Miami-Boston flights

FBI agents are investigating any possible similarities between two recent bomb threats made on American Airlines flights between Miami and Boston, authorities said Thursday.

Panel recommends 3 color-coded alerts for terror

A special task force recommended Tuesday that if the Obama administration keeps color-coded terror alerts, the number of colors and levels of risk should be reduced from five to three.

Trial moved for NJ blogger accused of threats

The trial for a blogger accused of threatening three Chicago-based federal judges has been moved from Illinois to New York.

NC man sentenced for threatening to kill president

A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty to saying he was going to assassinate President Barack Obama.

Juanes' manager: Cuba concert to go on as planned

The business manager of Latin pop singer Juanes said the "Peace Without Borders" concert will go on as planned in Havana despite threatening messages the singer received recently on his Twitter account.

Attorney: FBI trained NJ blogger to incite others

A New Jersey blogger facing charges in two states for allegedly making threats against lawmakers and judges was trained by the FBI on how to be deliberately provocative, his attorney said Tuesday.

Blogger accused of threatening judges denied bond

A blogger accused of threatening the lives of three Chicago-based federal judges by saying they "deserve to be killed" has been ordered held without bond.

Lawyer: Man accused of judge threat was FBI source

A New Jersey blogger accused of threatening to kill three federal judges has been an FBI informant and even told authorities about a potential plot to assassinate President Barack Obama, his lawyer said Tuesday.

French workers back off threat to blow up factory

Workers in central France have eased off a threat to blow up their auto parts factory unless they receive an extra euro30,000 ($42,270) each, removing gas canisters that surrounded the plant.

Timeline of changes in color-coded alert system

Timeline of the changes in the color-coded alert system since it was created on March 12, 2002, with the threat level at yellow, or elevated:

Colors could disappear from terror alert system

The Obama administration has begun a review that could spell the end of the color-coded terrorism advisories, long derided by late night TV comics and portrayed by some Democrats as a tool for Bush administration political manipulation.

G-8 deplores violence in Iran

Group of Eight leaders said Wednesday that they deplored the violence in the aftermath of Iran's disputed election last month, but added they remained committed to seeking a diplomatic solution to Iran's contentious nuclear program.

Obama: US, Russia share burden of reducing nukes

President Barack Obama says the United States and Russia must be united in resisting North Korea's attempt to become a nuclear power and Iran's effort to get a nuclear weapon.

Woman allegedly pranks her grandma 45 times in day

A 21-year-old woman faces felony charges after allegedly prank-calling her 69-year-old grandmother 45 times in one day, threatening to kill her. The woman faces five felony counts including harassment. A criminal complaint said she told police she was "bored" and "wanted to have some fun."

Abortion opponents ask feds to investigate threats

An anti-abortion group is asking the U.S. Justice Department to investigate what it says are death threats against abortion opponents after the killing of Dr. George Tiller in Kansas.

No bail for blogger accused of threatening judges

A judge denied bail Thursday to a New Jersey blogger charged with threatening to assault or murder three Chicago-based federal judges.

NC man sentenced to prison for threatening Obama

A North Carolina man has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for threatening to shoot and kill Barack Obama when he was the Democratic candidate for president.

Nearly 4 years for NM man who sent banks threats

A New Mexico man who sent threatening letters containing suspicious powder to dozens of banks and federal offices around the country was sentenced Thursday to nearly four years in prison.

US grapples with how to retaliate in cyber attacks

In the murky world of computer espionage, the U.S. faces hard choices on how to retaliate when government or privately owned networks come under cyber attack, senior military and intelligence officials said Tuesday.

Stern aware of Tony Allen situation

Commissioner David Stern is aware the NBA has increased security around Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen, though he wouldn't give specifics about the situation.

A few pennies for your thoughts — and credit card

One economy apparently isn't hurting these days — the one run by identity thieves in the dark corners of the Internet.

Police: Hockey fan threatens Columbus Blue Jackets

Police say a passionate hockey fan made physical threats against the Columbus Blue Jackets in a series of phone calls to the team's arena during a game.

NM man behind threats writes of 'economic warfare'

A New Mexico man who admitted sending threatening letters containing suspicious powder to dozens of banks and federal offices across the country says he did so as part of "economic warfare."

NM man pleads guilty to mailing letters, powder

A New Mexico man pleaded guilty Monday to mailing threatening letters containing suspicious powder to dozens of banks and federal offices across the country, federal prosecutors said.

Officials: Iran does not have key nuclear material

Iran does not yet have any highly enriched uranium, the fuel needed to make a nuclear warhead, two top U.S. intelligence officials told Congress Tuesday, disputing a claim by an Israeli official.

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The New State Solution
Source: Common Dreams

The collapse of the Palestinian Authority, the result of Israel's 42-year refusal to implement a two-state solution, leaves the Palestinians no option but to unilaterally declare an independent state. Israel acted unilaterally when it announced independence in 1948.

The Obama Threat Index
Source: Tumblr

In a book about the US Secret Service published earlier this year, author Ronald Kessler reported that after Obama took office, threats against the President rose by 400 percent from a rate of around 3,000 per year during the tenure of George W. Bush.

A court decision that reflects what type of country the U.S. is
Source: Salon.com

It's not often that an appellate court decision reflects so vividly what a country has become, but such is the case with yesterday's ruling by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Arar v. Ashcroft (.pdf).

23 CIA Agents Convicted in Italy for Kidnapping Egyptian Cleric
Source: AlterNet.org

MILAN — An Italian judge Wednesday convicted 23 US and two Italian secret agents for the CIA's kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric in 2003 under the covert "extraordinary rendition" programme.

Woman Accused Of Spitting On Deputy 44-Year-Old Hurled Death Threats, Racial Slurs, Officials Say
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A 44-year-old woman hurled death threats and racial slurs at a deputy and said her father belonged to the KKK after she was stopped Wednesday morning for making an illegal left, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. While the deputy ran a check on Hubbard, she made s …

Moveon.org Issues Warning to Democrats Opposed to 'Public Option' - Political News - FOXNews.com
Source: FOXNews.com

Moveon.org issued a warning Tuesday to any Democrat who might join Republicans to filibuster a government-run insurance option -- if you oppose the government option you will lose support from the organization's 5 million members Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced Monda …

Criticizing Fox isn't Nixonian. But Fox is.
Source: Salon.com

To understand what is going on today, it is essential to remember that where Ailes came from, "Nixonian" was not an insult but a badge of honor -- and seething hatred and even persecution of the press, rather than mere criticism, was a way of life.

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Defying the Taliban to get an education
Source: BBC News

Around the world, millions of children have to go to great lengths to get a decent education. In the fifth dispatch in the BBC's Hunger to Learn series, Aleem Maqbool reports from Pakistan's Swat Valley, where girls are defying Taliban attempts to stop them going to school.

N.J. security guard accused of threatening Obama
Source: APP.com Jersey Shore

A private security guard at Newark Liberty International Airport was arrested on charges of threatening Barack Obama, the night before the president was to fly there.

Senate Democrats threaten repeal of the insurance industry's antitrust exemption. - By Timothy Noah - Slate Magazine
Source: Slate

Perhaps you're wondering how the insurance industry got itself exempted from antitrust law in the first place. Historically, insurance companies were regulated by the states. Back in the 19th century, insurers considered this a nuisance.

Navy Calls Kings Bay Anthrax Threat Hoax
Source: News4Jax.com - Local News

About 200 people were contained for nearly three hours Monday morning while local, state and federal authorities investigating a threat that part of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay was contaminated with anthrax. With no sign of anthrax spores found and the threat

Steele Dismisses Report That Obama Has Received 400 Percent More Threats Than Bush »
Source: Think Progress

On CNN's American Morning today, host John Roberts asked RNC Chairman Michael Steele about the Facebook poll that asked "Should Obama be killed?" — which the Secret Service is investigating — and whether it was "spawned by racism." "No, I don't think," replie …

New York Times Hypes Iran Threat By Pretending Not To
Source: afterdowningstreet

The New York Times doesn't mention the pivotal role it played in lying us into a war in Iraq, but it doesn't have to. Everybody knows... In Dispute With Iran, Path to Iraq Is in Spotlight By SCOTT SHANE, New York Times

Key facts to keep in mind while opposing war against Iran
Source: afterdowningstreet

As we prepare for a barrage of anti-Iranian media spin, it would be good for anti-war activists to remember five basic facts: One: There is absolutely no evidence that Iran is trying to develop a nuclear weapon.

Debt collector's "abusive" calls caught on tape
Source: 10connects.com

A Jacksonville man may have broken the law when he cashed a worthless check at a Duval check cashing business, but legal experts say that doesn't excuse shocking calls made by the business in an attempt to collect on the debt.

Bronx teen busted for making threatening calls to President Obama, Police Commissioner Kelly
Source: NY Daily News

A Bronx teen with possible psychological problems was busted Sunday on charges of making 911 calls threatening to kill President Obama and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, the NYPD said.

CIA Torturers Running Scared
Source: afterdowningstreet

For the CIA supervisors and operatives who were responsible for torture, the chickens are coming home to roost.

Exclusive: 27-Year CIA Vet says Obama May be Afraid of the CIA ... For Good Reason...
Source: bradblog.com

Alluding to the assassination of JFK, long-time high-level CIA analyst says Panetta and the President 'afraid of these guys because these guys have a whole lot to lose if justice takes its course'...

More Professional Interrogators Come Down in Favor of Investigations on Torture
Source: scribd.com

It has been widely reported that in the coming days Attorney General Eric Holder will likely appoint a prosecutor to investigate potential crimes of torture and cruelty used on detainees in U.S. custody.

N. Korea marks 61st Anniversary, Threatens U.S.
Source: FOXNews.com

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea, facing international pressure to abandon its nuclear program, marked the communist country's 61st anniversary Wednesday with a vow to "mercilessly annihilate the U.S. imperialists" if they attack.

Do you think this post is a direct threat of harm to the president and to the country
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See the clip for yourself and decide. Is the rhetoric by the lunatic fringe getting out of hand and are well meaning people with real concerns or dissent allowing themselves to excuse it because of laziness in wanting their way even if it will circumevent the democratic process.

Are we using "terroristic threat" charges a little too much?

It seems as if every other story about a criminal case I've seen lately includes the charge of "terroristic threats".

Animal Hospital to 'Dispose' of Family Pet if Full Payment Isn't Received
Source: firstcoastnews.com

A First Coast woman says Ark Animal Hospital refuses to let her make payments on her bill. Now, the clinic is threatening to 'dispose' of her family pet.

Man being held on child porn & incest charges adds battery & threats on Law Enfocement
Source: news-journalonline.com

Alton Smith, who is being held in Flagler County on 59 felony charges including possession of child pornography and incest, has also been charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, authorities said Tuesday.

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