A recently released Congressional Research Service report warns us of the challenges inherent in the establishment of hundreds of biological research labs. Is there a future Bruce Ivins out there? USAToday covers the story: "In an awkward and disturbing irony, the most significant bioterrorism ...

Image via Wikipedia Look what never made it to the mass media outside of Bangor Maine. AlterNet James G. Cummings of Belfast, Maine, a trust fund millionaire who had ties to American Nazi groups, was murdered by his wife two months ago. But, as the FBI found out when investigating James' murder, a h...

The LA Times remarks on how the United States has spent more than $50 billion on biodefense efforts when there have been absolutely zero bioterrorism attacks. But any potential bioterrorist attack has to be fully investigated... even when it's pretty clear that it's not a anthrax incident. T...

Today President Obama begins to tackle an issue that will effect nearly every American, as he convenes the White House Forum on Health Reform, where the President and participants will "discuss ideas on how to bring down health care costs and increase coverage." Obama’s proposal focuses on thr...

Dr. Nagaratnam Ranjithan has spent decades building a thriving medical practice in Maryland as a kidney specialist. Federal authorities say he has also helped finance Asian death squads. Two weeks ago, the U.S. Treasury Department froze the assets of Ranjithan’s Tamil Foundation, alleging that the...

Growing hate groups blame Obama, economy Report: the number of hate groups grew by 54 percent since 2000 Obama’s election win fueled some to join hate groups, study found The FBI’s uniform crime report found 7,624 hate crime incidents in 2007 Obama is a “visual aid” that help...

Filed under: Airports, News Traveling often sucks - but a sure way to make the end of your trip even worse, is to get one of those cryptic red messages scribbled all over your customs form when you pass through the immigration line. I've been selected for a closer look at my belongings about 20 time...

Craig Montielh, a 46-year-old father of three, said Thursday that he worked as an FBI informant uncovering suspected terrorist plots. The Irvine man came forward saying he fears for his life because people may think he is a terrorist. He says his four-year investigation led to one arrest and seven o...

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You've heard of all those dangerous Guantanamo detainees that the US government has foolishly let go back to their native countries. Well, the New York Times notes this Muslim character, Binyam Mohamed, who has returned to his country of origin - the United Kingdom - after seven years of absence...