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Congressional Leaders Briefed
Congressional Leaders Briefed
Congressional Leaders Briefed
The White House says President Barack Obama has told congressional leaders he has the authority he needs to take the action against the Islamic State militants that he will outline Wednesday night. Obama discussed his plans with congressional leaders Tuesday...
VP:  ISIS Won't Intimidate US
VP: ISIS Won't Intimidate US
VP: ISIS Won't Intimidate US
Vice President Joe Biden says America will follow the terrorists who have killed two journalists ``to the gates of hell.'' Speaking at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, Biden said Wednesday that the Islamic State militant group responsible for beheading Americans James Foley and Steven Sotloff won't intimidate the United States...
ISIS Releases New Video
ISIS Releases New Video
ISIS Releases New Video
The State Department is working to authenticate a video released today that reportedly shows the beheading of American journalist Steven Sotloff by ISIS militants. State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki's comments came at the start of a briefing today in Washington...
Obama:  Airstrikes Working
Obama: Airstrikes Working
Obama: Airstrikes Working
President Obama claims U.S. airstrikes are pushing back Islamic militant forces in Iraq. In a White House news conference, the President again pushed Iraq's new leadership to create a more "unified and inclusive" government. He also warned that rooting out ISIS militants will not be quick or easy...
Police Urged To Stay Alert
Police Urged To Stay Alert
Police Urged To Stay Alert
The FBI and Homeland Security Department say there are no specific or credible terror threats to the U.S. homeland from the Islamic State militant group.  However, the feds are telling law enforcement agencies across the country to stay alert for possible ISIS attacks inside the United States...
All Options On Table
All Options On Table
All Options On Table
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says U.S. airstrikes have helped Iraqi and Kurdish forces regain their footing in Iraq, but he expects Islamic State militants will regroup and stage a new offensive. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey says it's possible to contain the Islamic State militants, but it can't be done permanently without going after the group in Syria...
Obama:  "Nation Heartbroken"
Obama: "Nation Heartbroken"
Obama: "Nation Heartbroken"
President Barack Obama is vowing that the United States ``will be relentless'' in its fight with Islamic State militants who beheaded a U.S. journalist in Iraq. Calling for a global response to the group that now controls territory in both Iraq and Syria, Obama is condemning the group's execution of James Foley, whose death he says has left the nation heartbroken...

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