4 Accused of Plot to Bomb Synagogues in the Bronx – The men were petty criminals who appeared to be acting alone, not in concert with any terrorist organization, the New York City police commissioner said Thursday.
Obama Will Try to Quell Concern on Detainees – President Obama will attempt today to answer critics of his dismantling of Bush-era policies on detention and interrogation, in a speech reminding Americans that strong national security and adherence to laws and national values are not mutually exclusive.
Hutchison supporters seek apology from Perry over strategist’s comment: Don’t Open Up GOP Like A “Whorehouse” – A group of Kay Bailey Hutchison supporters is demanding an apology from Rick Perry, saying his top political strategist insulted her by invoking the imagery of a brothel.
Obama Huddles With Human Rights Groups Before Security Speech – Under heavy criticism for a series of decisions on national security that resembled, for some, those of the Bush years, President Barack Obama hosted a lengthy meeting on Wednesday with the leaders of several key human rights and civil liberties groups.
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