Another terrorist attack could hit the United States in the next five years — and North Texas could be a key target next time.By 2013, the U.S. "more likely than not" could be hit by ...

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Five men charged with plotting the Sept. 11 attacks told a military judge today that they want to immediately confess at their war-crimes tribunal at Guantanamo Bay, setting up likely guilty pleas and their possible ...

Suspicious letters containing powdery substances addressed to governors were intercepted in at least six states on Monday, but no injuries were immediately reported.The letters were reported in Alabama, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana and Rhode Island. ...

One of the five men facing death penalty charges in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks capped a theatrical day in the war crimes court today with a pledge of allegiance to Osama bin Laden and ...

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