NYPD counterterrorism chief on the warning signs of attack plots
There have been a string of recent arrests for threats or alleged plots across the country
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Is domestic terrorism on the rise?
Across the country, there have been recent arrests for alleged shooting plots. They come in the wake of the deadly shooting in El Paso, which left communities on edge. John Miller, NYPD's deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism, joins the "CBS Evening News" with the latest.
Man speaks after hotel worker's death
A Connecticut man is facing manslaughter charges on Anguilla after killing a resort worker. At a press conference, Scott Hapgood and his lawyer said the man was "armed and demanding money." Errol Barnett has the latest.
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NYPD counterterrorism chief on the warning signs of attack plots
There have been a string of recent arrests for threats or alleged plots across the country
Man charged in death of Anguilla hotel worker facing death threats
Scott Hapgood is facing manslaughter charges in Anguilla for the death of Kenny Mitchel
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NYPD counterterrorism chief on the warning signs of attack plots
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NYPD counterterrorism chief on the warning signs of attack plots
There have been a string of recent arrests for threats or alleged plots across the country
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Philly police head resigns over harassment, bias allegations in department
Richard Ross resigned over new allegations of sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination against others in the department
Is domestic terrorism on the rise?
Across the country, there have been recent arrests for alleged shooting plots. They come in the wake of the deadly shooting in El Paso, which left communities on edge. John Miller, NYPD's deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism, joins the "CBS Evening News" with the latest.
Man speaks after hotel worker's death
A Connecticut man is facing manslaughter charges on Anguilla after killing a resort worker. At a press conference, Scott Hapgood and his lawyer said the man was "armed and demanding money." Errol Barnett has the latest.
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Trump looking for ways to boost the economy; Kayakers escape iceberg collapse in Alaska
