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.
Pentagon chief says he's seen no hard evidence embassies under threat
Trump previously asserted that he had to strike quickly because intelligence showed Iran could have attacked four American embassies.
Tensions settle in conflict between Iran and U.S. but many questions remain
Tom Mockaitis, terrorism expert and professor of history at DePaul University, joins Good Day Chicago to give us his takeaways from the Iran-US conflict.
Huge crowds gather in Iran for general’s funeral, daughter threatens attack on US military
Gen. Qassem Soleimani's daughter, Zeinab, directly threatened an attack on the U.S. military in the Mideast during a funeral procession.
At least 76 killed in Somalia bombing
The toll could rise as scores of people were rushed to hospitals Saturday morning.
Chicago student pleads not guilty in ISIS computer coding case
Thomas Osadzinski, a 20-year-old DePaul University student, appeared calm at his brief arraignment in U.S. District Court in Chicago. He was shackled at his ankles and wore orange jail garb.
Mexican cartels subject to terrorist-level sanctions under new GOP-sponsored bill
The Mexican cartels are coming under increased pressure from U.S. lawmakers.
FBI says it presumes Pensacola naval base shooting was act of terrorism
Authorities investigating the attack are reportedly focused on finding several unaccounted for Saudi nationals linked to the shooting.
3 sailors killed in NAS Pensacola shooting showed 'exceptional heroism,' Navy says
The U.S. Navy has identified the three sailors who died in the shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday.
FBI offers $5M reward for US citizen on ‘Most Wanted Terrorist’ list
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest of a U.S. citizen on the “Most Wanted Terrorist” list.
Chicago college student accused of writing computer script to help spread ISIS propaganda
A Chicago college student is accused of trying to make it easier for Islamic State propaganda to be spread online.
Chicago-area gang leader accused of trying to send money to Islamic State
A purported street-gang leader from suburban Chicago who became radicalized in prison faces federal charges accusing him of seeking to provide money to Islamic State militants in Syria, according to a complaint unsealed Friday in U.S. District Court in Chicago.
US-born Alabama woman who joined ISIS is not an American citizen, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Thursday that an American-born woman who traveled to Syria to join the Islamic State (ISIS) group and now wants to return to her family in Alabama is not a U.S. citizen.
President Trump declassifies photo of K9 injured in mission to kill ISIS leader
President Donald Trump tweeted a photo of the K9 reportedly injured during a mission to kill a leader within the terrorist organization ISIS.
Trump, Obama raid photos show stark differences
Two high-risk raids. Two dramatic moments in the White House.
No bail for man charged with terrorism after driving SUV into Woodfield Mall: police
A man accused of driving a vehicle into and through Woodfield Mall in northwest suburban Schaumburg earlier this month is facing felony charges.
White nationalism is now recognized as a major terror threat by the Department of Homeland Security
Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan announced the agency’s new counterterrorism strategy at an event at the Brookings institute Friday, and for the first time, DHS is focused on addressing the threat of white nationalism coming from within the borders of the United States.
Bleeding trauma kits distributed to Illinois schools
The Illinois Terrorism Task Force announced Wednesday that it distributed more than 7,000 so-called Stop the Bleed kits after a recommendation from the School Safety Working Group
Sentencing hearing for man who thought he was setting off bomb in Chicago Loop
An undercover FBI agent who played the central role in ensnaring a suburban Chicago man in a terrorism sting has started testifying at the 25-year-old's sentencing.