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Federal Agent Fatally Shoots Himself Inside Pittsburgh Homeland Security Office
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A federal agent committed suicide inside a Homeland Security building in Pittsburgh on Thursday afternoon, Reuters reports. James McConaughy, 43, of Beaver Falls, shot himself and was pronounced dead at 4:19 p.m. An autopsy is scheduled for today. Pittsburgh police would only say that homicide investigators were called to the scene. Homeland…
San Francisco Political, Media Consultant Had Bomb-Making Supplies to ‘Maim Or Kill’
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The San Francisco political consultant who was the subject of a nationwide manhunt had bomb-making materials that were “designed to main or kill,” the FBI said. It’s unclear whether the FBI has any information indicating that Ryan Chamberlain planned to use the equipment found in his apartment on Saturday, the San Francisco…
Secret Service Not Bothered by Viral Video of President Obama Working Out at Poland Hotel
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The Secret Service said it’s not worried about surreptitiously captured video of President Obama working out in a hotel in Poland, the Associated Press reports. A hotel guest is believed to have captured the video, which has gone viral on the Internet. The video offers a candid look at President Obama grimacing…
TSA Publishes Unusual – And Dangerous – Discoveries at Airport Checkpoints
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The TSA is making unusual discoveries at checkpoints. There was the Taser disguised a tube of lipstick. A phone that stores knives. And a knife designed to look like a key. ABC 7 Denver reports that the objects are being posted through the TSA’s blog and most recently Instagram. “I guess I’m…
Columnist: FBI Has Made ‘Public Sport of Stalking’ Pro Golfer Phil Mickelson
By Norm Pattis New Haven Register I have no idea whether Phil Mickelson, one of the world’s premier golfers and three-time winner of the Masters golf tournament, is guilty of insider trading. But the mere fact that we are talking about it tarnishes his reputation. And why are we talking about it? The FBI has…
Friend of Boston Marathon Bombers Sent Money to Six Countries Using Fake Names
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A friend of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects is accused of sending more than $71,000 to six countries, often using fake names between 2010 and 2013, the Associated Press reports. An FBI agent spoke of the money during testimony at a hearing Wednesday. The friend, Khairullozhon Matanov, stopped sending them money when…
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San Francisco Political Consultant Had Enough Materials in Apartment for Improvised Bomb
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A political consultant who was the subject of a nationwide search had the necessary material for an improvised bomb in his San Francisco apartment. The Los Angeles Times reports that the FBI found explosive powder, wires for a detonator, ball bearings and a motor in Ryan Chamberlain’s apartment. What’s unclear is what…