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Top U.S. security officials share Afghan-Pakistan border concerns

As President Obama huddles with key military advisers to talk about a strategy in Afghanistan, top officials charged with protecting the homeland on Wednesday pointedly stressed the danger from terrorists in the Afghan-Pakistan border area.

Spate of terrorism arrests not connected, analysts say

In the past week, U.S. officials have announced charges in five terrorism probes in five states. It is a confluence of cases unlike anything the country has seen since the September 11, 2001, attacks.

Jordanian accused in Dallas bomb plot goes to court

A terrorism suspect accused of plotting the bombing of a skyscraper made his first appearance in federal court Friday.

Sting catches alleged terrorist in plot to blow up courthouse

A would-be terrorist was arrested in Springfield, Illinois, for allegedly attempting to detonate a truck bomb to blow up a federal building and kill its occupants, officials said Thursday.

Jordanian teen accused of trying to bomb Dallas office tower

A 19-year-old Jordanian bent on committing "violent jihad" was arrested Thursday after undercover FBI agents foiled his attempt to bomb an office tower in Dallas, Texas, authorities announced late Thursday.

Five found killed in Illinois home

Five members of a family were found slain in their Beason, Illinois, home, authorities said Tuesday, and they urged people in the area to be cautious until the killer is found.

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Who's hurt the most? Obama or Gregg?

President Obama is vowing the loss of a Republican in his Cabinet will not stop his efforts to bridge the partisan divide.

Celebrating Lincoln's birth across the country

From Capitol Hill to Springfield, Illinois, President Obama and Congress paid tribute Thursday to Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth.

Michelle Obama's urban chic heads to D.C.

Michelle Obama turned the campaign trail into a runway this year, sporting eye-catching colors and feminine cuts that sent fashion bloggers buzzing.

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