FBI Chief Warns Foreign Terrorists Using Twitter To Recruit Americans
Along with bombs and guns, the head of the FBI warns that social media has become a favorite tool of terrorists.
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Along with bombs and guns, the head of the FBI warns that social media has become a favorite tool of terrorists.
The FBI says Khalil Abu-Rayyan has expressed support for Islamic State, but defense attorneys say he was simply trying to impress an undercover agent.
The father of a Dearborn Heights man accused of plotting to attack a church is promising to keep an eye on his son if a judge releases him.
Court files say that conversations online with undercover agents revealed that 21-year-old Khalil Abu-Rayyan of Dearborn Heights was planning to open fire at an unnamed Detroit church.
Attorneys for Ibrahim Parlak have said if the man is forced to go back to Turkey, he will most likely be met with harn.
The threats also caused two area schools to go into precautionary lockdowns.
"I wasn't this concerned about my safety after 9/11. This is the first time in my life that I've ever said I worry when I leave the house."
"Islam does not teach one to kill or hate others..."
Police say the 21-year-old man made a "nonspecific" threat about killing kids at four different schools.
"If you see something that appears suspicious, notify law enforcement immediately. The smallest tip can make all the difference."
Investigators have said the girls' plan might have been inspired by the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in Colorado.
Two girls are facing some very serious charges on allegations they created a "hit list" in an act that might have been inspired by the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in Colorado.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev now faces the possibility of the death penalty.
A complaint says Al-Hamzah Mohammad Jawad told FBI agents he was connected with violent extremists in Iraq but later admitted he made it up.
Arab-American activists are fuming over a report that says Dearborn is No. 2 in the number of known or suspected terrorists and their associates.
Congressional investigators say the government is underestimating the threat of a chemical attack in 10 states -- including Michigan.
Youth groups have thousands of teenagers in Israel for the summer and they are trying to figure out what to do.
Appearing in Detroit for a political conference at Cobo Center, Vice President Joe Biden said many "unanswered questions" remain.
Federal agents say they arrested 22-year-old metro Detroit man before he could fly to the Middle East to fight Syrian rebels.
The man known as the I-96 freeway shooter has been found guilty on all counts.
An appeals court on Monday upheld the conviction and life sentence of a Nigerian man who pleaded guilty to trying to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner with a bomb in his underwear on Christmas 2009.
A $50K reward is offered for information leading to the capture of Ahmad Abousamra, who allegedly trained to kill American soldiers overseas.
A federal appeals court has heard arguments in the case of a Nigerian man who tried to blow up a Detroit-bound jet on Christmas 2009.
Travelers say they've heard about the security alerts but are carrying on with their trips overseas and in the U.S.
Mich. Rep. Conyers says FBI surveillance is too "far-reaching," while Director Mueller says it could have prevented 9/11.
As Father's Day approaches, a Detroit father is marking a painful milestone: 10 years since his son was fatally shot.
The suspect is due back in court for sentencing on Sept. 22 and faces a minimum of 10 years in prison.
The Dearborn Police Department is warning residents of a "distraction theft scam" after suspects stole an elderly woman's bracelet.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The Dearborn Police Department is warning residents of a "distraction theft scam" after suspects stole an elderly woman's bracelet.
As Father's Day approaches, a Detroit father is marking a painful milestone: 10 years since his son was fatally shot.
Iran's military accused the U.S. of not upholding the first point in the memorandum of understanding, with Israel remaining in Lebanese territory.
Police in Holly, Michigan, say they are investigating after an unidentified child was seen wandering near a home on Friday.
Federal investigators are examining whether three Michigan school districts violated Title IX by allowing transgender students to compete on sports teams and use locker rooms aligned with their gender identity.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
Federal investigators are examining whether three Michigan school districts violated Title IX by allowing transgender students to compete on sports teams and use locker rooms aligned with their gender identity.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The Detroit Tigers were without two players in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, missing outfielder Wenceel Perez due to a freak accident and second baseman Gleyber Torres with an oblique strain.
PWHL Detroit was in full swing on Wednesday for the 2026 draft, selecting six players, including a Michigan native.
Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
A stray couple of showers are possible early Saturday before more rain arrives late Sunday night.
It was a busy day in Detroit, where multiple Juneteenth events were held on Friday.
For one local family, Father's Day is a tragic reminder of their son's murder 10 years ago.
Police in Holly, Michigan, say an 18-month-old boy who was seen wandering on a Ring camera on Friday has been identified and located.
In Highland Park, Michigan, families came together to celebrate Juneteenth with music, fitness and community pride.