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Charges filed against Proud Boys member who allegedly pepper-sprayed police during Capitol insurrection

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Charges filed against Proud Boys member who allegedly pepper-sprayed police during Capitol insurrection

The Hunt: Removing terrorists from mainstream social media makes them harder to track

The Hunt: Removing terrorists from mainstream social media makes them harder to track

US narrows in on organized extremists in Capitol siege probe

US narrows in on organized extremists in Capitol siege probe

Here’s what we know so far about the massive Microsoft Exchange hack

Here’s what we know so far about the massive Microsoft Exchange hack

China building offensive, aggressive military, top US Pacific commander says

China building offensive, aggressive military, top US Pacific commander says

Westerners are increasingly scared of traveling to China as threat of detention rises

Westerners are increasingly scared of traveling to China as threat of detention rises

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January 2022 trial set for IS militants nicknamed ‘Beatles’

January 2022 trial set for IS militants nicknamed ‘Beatles’

Capitol Police chief appeals for National Guard to stay

Capitol Police chief appeals for National Guard to stay

The Hunt: What did those who rioted at the Capitol on Jan. 6 have in common?

The Hunt: What did those who rioted at the Capitol on Jan. 6 have in common?

Capitol Police warns of ‘possible plot to breach the Capitol’ March 4

Capitol Police warns of ‘possible plot to breach the Capitol’ March 4

Washington Post: Top Pentagon official says approval for National Guard to Capitol riot was ‘sprint speed’

Washington Post: Top Pentagon official says approval for National Guard to Capitol riot was ‘sprint speed’

Khashoggi’s fiancé says Saudi royal must be ‘punished without delay’

Khashoggi’s fiancé says Saudi royal must be ‘punished without delay’

The Hunt: What led to the intelligence failure ahead of the Capitol riot?

The Hunt: What led to the intelligence failure ahead of the Capitol riot?

The Hunt: ISIS still on Facebook

The Hunt: ISIS still on Facebook

Capitol rioter dubbed ‘Doobie Smoker’ to remain jailed

Capitol rioter dubbed ‘Doobie Smoker’ to remain jailed

Military officials were unaware of potential danger to Pence’s ‘nuclear football’ during Capitol riot

Military officials were unaware of potential danger to Pence’s ‘nuclear football’ during Capitol riot

The Hunt: Terrorism in 2021 — what should the US expect?

The Hunt: Terrorism in 2021 — what should the US expect?

More than 200 people now charged in connection with Capitol riot

More than 200 people now charged in connection with Capitol riot

In Florida city, a hacker tried to poison the drinking water

In Florida city, a hacker tried to poison the drinking water

Iran: US must lift sanctions before it lives up to nuke deal

Iran: US must lift sanctions before it lives up to nuke deal

The Hunt: Concern about future extremist attacks linger

The Hunt: Concern about future extremist attacks linger

‘Colors’ podcast hosts want to know why Black History Month is important to you

‘Colors’ podcast hosts want to know why Black History Month is important to you

Russian hack brings changes, uncertainty to US court system

Russian hack brings changes, uncertainty to US court system

Police tighten Congress security in era of rising threats

Police tighten Congress security in era of rising threats

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