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Conspiracy Theories In Anthrax Case Keep On Coming
Like the JFK assassination, conspiracy theories continue to surface in the anthrax attacks of 2001. The latest comes from Sen. Patrick Leahy. Could there be something to it? Jennifer A. Dlouhy Hearst Newspapers WASHINGTON–Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., one of the targets of the mailed anthrax attacks that killed five people in 2001, said Wednesday he…
Feds Investigate Hacking Of Palin’s Email
Was is it politics or just plain shananigans? The U.S. Secret Service and FBI want to get to the bottom of the email caper and find out who hacked Sarah Palin’s account. By LISA DEMER Anchorage Daily News ANCHORAGE – A hacker broke into the Yahoo e-mail account that vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin uses…
Grand Jury Indicts Suppliers Of Materials In Iraq
Federal authorities in Miami say a number of foreigners and overseas businesses found a way to make money off the Iraq war by selling electronic parts that were used to kill American solidiers. BY JAY WEAVER Miami Herald MIAMI – Sixteen foreigners and overseas businesses were charged in Miami on Wednesday with illegally supplying U.S.-made…
Ex-Hitman Testifies Against Former FBI Agent
Prosecutors continued to parade a cast of characters to the stand in the murder trial of ex-FBI agent John Connolly. Prosecutors have accused Connolly of acting like one of the members of the Whitey Bulger gang in Boston. DAVID OVALLE Miami Herald MIAMI – John Martorano, 67 years old and jowly, crossed his hands and…
TSA Could Use Controversial Scanner For Car Bombs
A scanner used to check passengers at airports could be used by TSA to check for car bombs, but some say it may be too intrusive. By Thomas Frank USA TODAY A controversial new X-ray technology is being tested that could stop potential terrorists from blowing up a car bomb at one of the nation’s…
FBI Director Faces Hill Skeptics On Anthrax
FBI director Robert Mueller faced a skeptical Congress Tuesday when he assured members that the anthrax case would still get a thorough review. Some people still wonder whether the FBI got the right guy. By Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON –FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III told skeptical lawmakers yesterday that the bureau…
ATF Adds A New Nose To Its Team
ATF in Chicago is getting an added nose for sniffing out crime: A dog. Mike Robinson The Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO –Meet Chris. He has a nose for trouble. The frisky yellow Labrador retriever is the newest sleuth to join the crime-fighting team in the Chicago office of the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and…
Mueller Goes Up To The Hill To Talk Anthrax
FBI director Robert Mueller III is up on the Hill today to explain the anthrax case against scientist Bruce E. Ivins, who committed suicide before any charges were filed. The case relies heavily on circumstantial evidence, which has created a stew of critics. By Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — The strength of the government’s…