DHS issues national terrorism alert warning of threat from violent extremists
The Department of Homeland Security says violent extremists may seek to exploit the easing of COVID-19-related restrictions across the United States to conduct attacks.
Zion man turned wannabe ISIS terrorist sentenced, tells judge he’s a big 'teddy bear'
A Zion man has been sentenced to 13.5 years in prison for allegedly conspiring to provide material support to ISIS.
FBI chief warns violent 'domestic terrorism' growing in US
FBI Director Christopher Wray bluntly labeled the January riot at the U.S. Capitol as “domestic terrorism” Tuesday and warned of a rapidly growing threat of homegrown violent extremism.
Rep. Chuy Garcia introduces resolution to label Proud Boys' actions at the Capitol "domestic terrorism"
U.S. Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia (D-Ill.) talks about his resolution to categorize the Proud Boys' actions at the Capitol riot as "domestic terrorism."
Canada designates far-right Proud Boys as a terrorist group
The Proud Boys is a far-right, male chauvinist extremist group known for engaging in violent clashes at political rallies. Canada is the first country to designate them as a terrorist entity.
Terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence following election
The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the potential for lingering violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after President Joe Biden's election, suggesting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol may embolden extremists and set the stage for additional attacks.
Trump hits Cuba with new terrorism sanctions
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the United States has designated Cuba as a "state sponsor of terrorism."
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin to reintroduce Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
In the wake of Wednesday's attack on the Capitol, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin plans to reintroduce the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act.
Nashville police ID man in bombing case
Nashville Police say a Tennessee man named Anthony Quinn Warner is under investigation in connection with the Christmas Day bombing that rocked downtown Nashville.
Vienna attack: 2 killed, 15 wounded in Vienna terror attack, authorities say
Gunmen opened fire on people enjoying a last evening out in Vienna before a coronavirus lockdown Monday in a terror attack that left at least two dead — including one of the attackers — and 15 wounded, authorities said.
Woman, 23, charged with attempted terrorism in Lombard
A woman is facing charges after allegedly helping a man who attempted to fire-bomb municipal vehicles last month in west suburban Lombard.
Tennessee newspaper investigating 'horrific' ad predicting terrorist attack in Nashville
A Tennessee newspaper says it's investigating a full-page advertisement from a religious group that predicts a terrorist attack in Nashville next month.
Lombard man charged with attempted terrorism
A Lombard man allegedly equipped with Molotov cocktails is accused of trying to set village-owned vehicles ablaze Monday in the west suburb.
President Trump says US will designate ‘Antifa’ as a ‘terrorist organization’
President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday that the U.S. will designate “Antifa” as a “terrorist organization.”
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.
Militants attack maternity hospital in Kabul
Militants stormed a maternity hospital in the western part of Kabul on Tuesday, setting off an hours-long shootout with the police and killing 14 people, including two newborn babies, their mothers and an unspecified number of nurses, Afghan officials said.
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.
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.
US counterterrorism operation in Yemen eliminates deputy al-Qaida leader Qasim al-Rimi
The White House released a statement Thursday afternoon announcing that the U.S. conducted a counterterrorism operation in Yemen that eliminated Qasim al-Rimi, a founder and the leader of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.
Man stabs two people in London, is shot dead by police in terrorist attack
A man stabbed two people on a London street before he was killed by police in what officials describe as a terrorist attack.