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New information has been uncovered about the intentions of Usaama Rahim, the terror suspect who was shot and killed by Boston police

New information has been uncovered about the intentions of Usaama Rahim, the terror suspect who was shot and killed by Boston police. Rahim allegedly wanted to attack police officers, but sources have told CBS News that his original target may have been Pamela Geller, the outspoken critic of Islam who organized the art exhibit and protest outside Dallas that was attacked by two Muslim men last month. Jeff Pegues reports.

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A terror probe in Boston is widening after police killed a man who they say was radicalized by ISIS propaganda

A terror probe in Boston is widening after police killed a man who they say was radicalized by ISIS propaganda. A suspect arrested last night in nearby Everett, Massachusetts, is being tied to the Usaama Rahim investigation. Officers shot and killed Rahim during a confrontation in Boston's Roslindale neighborhood while he was under 24-hour surveillance. Jeff Pegues reports in Washington.

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CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the anniversary of the president's West Point commencement address, where he laid out a foreign policy vision before the rise of ISIS

CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the anniversary of the president's West Point commencement address, where he laid out a foreign policy vision before the rise of ISIS

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Only on “CBS This Morning,” a French reporter calling herself Anna Erelle is telling her story of meeting a reputed ISIS member online

Only on “CBS This Morning,” a French reporter calling herself Anna Erelle is telling her story of meeting a reputed ISIS member online. CBS News could not independently verify her story but CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports she says she was just trying to understand why young women and teenagers would leave their homes and families to join the extremist group in Syria by pretending to be one of them.

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The role of a joint terminal attack controller (JOTC) -- the person who helps coordinate strikes from the ground -- is especially important in urban combat

The role of a joint terminal attack controller (JOTC) -- the person who helps coordinate strikes from the ground -- is especially important in urban combat. But it's not being used in the fight against ISIS. CBS News correspondent David Martin explains how a JOTC would help Iraqi forces -- and why the Pentagon says it's not currently using any.

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Paul joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how he wants to protect the Fourth Amendment

The Senate will try one more time next weekend to extend government programs that collect cellphone data. One big reason for the holdup is an ongoing protest by Sen. Rand Paul. The presidential candidate and other Republicans blocked a final vote last week. Paul joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how he wants to protect the Fourth Amendment and his new book, "Taking a Stand: Moving Beyond Partisan Politics to Unite America."

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CBS News national security analyst Juan Zarate joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the status of the fight against ISIS

Vice President Joe Biden says the U.S. will stand with Iraq in its fight against ISIS. He telephoned Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi Monday, praising Iraqi forces for their "sacrifice and bravery." On Sunday, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said the Iraqi troops showed "no will to fight." CBS News national security analyst Juan Zarate joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the status of the fight against ISIS.

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