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April 10, 2024 at 12:42 AM

Idaho man arrested for allegedly plotting attacks on churches in support of ISIS

Alexander Mercurio, 18, was arrested for attempting to provide material support to ISIS, police said. The FBI thwarted his plans to use knives, firearms and fire for attacks, authorities said.
April 10, 2024 at 12:42 AM
Idaho man arrested for allegedly plotting attacks on churches in support of ISIS
April 9, 2024 at 3:19 PM

Idaho man arrested for planning attacks on churches in support of ISIS

The Justice Department announced the arrest of a man they say planned to carry out attacks on churches over the weekend after pledging support to the terror group ISIS.
April 9, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Idaho man arrested for planning attacks on churches in support of ISIS
April 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM

US intel warns of potential terrorist threat at gatherings after Moscow attack

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack in Moscow that killed at least 144.
April 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM
US intel warns of potential terrorist threat at gatherings after Moscow attack
1 month ago

Islamic State has been growing ‘unabated’ in Afghanistan: Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews former CENTCOM Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie on “This Week.”
1 month ago
Islamic State has been growing ‘unabated’ in Afghanistan: Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie
1 month ago

The rise, fall and reemergence of the Islamic State terror group

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on the resurgence of the militants on “This Week.”
1 month ago
The rise, fall and reemergence of the Islamic State terror group
1 month ago

Former top general warns of 'inevitable' threats to US from Islamic State in wake of Moscow attack

ISIS has a "strong desire" to attack the U.S. and other foreign powers -- a threat that is only growing -- retired Gen. Frank McKenzie warned on Sunday
1 month ago
Former top general warns of 'inevitable' threats to US from ISIS after Moscow attack
1 month ago

ISIS claims responsibility for concert hall attack in Moscow

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz breaks down the latest in the Moscow concert hall attack on “This Week.”
1 month ago
ISIS claims responsibility for concert hall attack in Moscow
4 months ago

Colorado teenager charged with attempting to join ISIS

A Colorado teenager has been charged with providing material support to ISIS.
4 months ago
Colorado teenager charged with attempting to join ISIS
4 months ago

Nobel laureate and hundreds of Yazidi sue French company for supporting ISIS

Hundreds of Yazidi-Americans filed a civil lawsuit Friday against French conglomerate Lafarge S.A. for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State.
4 months ago
Nobel laureate and hundreds of Yazidi sue French company for supporting ISIS
9 months ago

Accused ISIS 'Beatle,' on trial for brutal kidnappings, faces mothers of American victims

A British man accused of being one of the four ISIS "Beatles" who beat and killed U.S. hostages in Syria was faced down in federal court by two of their victims' mothers.
9 months ago
Accused ISIS 'Beatle,' on trial for brutal kidnappings, faces mothers of U.S. victims
9 months ago

ISIS 'Beatle' accused of murdering Americans found guilty on all charges

El Shafee Elsheikh faces a life sentence following his conviction by a federal jury.
9 months ago
ISIS 'Beatle' accused of murdering Americans found guilty
10 months ago

ISIS leader killed in drone strike while riding motorcycle

U.S. officials say the drones that killed terrorist leader Usamah al-Muhajir near Aleppo, Syria were harassed by Russian aircraft on the same day.
10 months ago
ISIS leader killed in drone strike while riding motorcycle
10 months ago

Islamic State leader killed while on motorcycle by US drones Russia had 'harassed': Officials

The U.S. military said Saturday that U.S. drones "harassed" by Russian jets on Friday later carried out airstrike on a top ISIS leader
10 months ago
Islamic State leader killed on motorcycle by US drones Russia 'harassed': Officials
1 year ago

Supreme Court sides with Twitter, Google in high-stakes cases on social media, terrorism

The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with social media giants in a case brought by families of victims in a terrorist attack in Turkey.
1 year ago
Supreme Court sides with Twitter, Google in cases on social media, terrorism
1 year ago

US: Taliban kills ISIS-K terrorist allegedly behind deadly Kabul bombing

Over 150 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members were killed in the 2021 attack.
1 year ago
US: Taliban kills ISIS-K terrorist allegedly behind deadly Kabul bombing
1 year ago

US conducts raid against ISIS fighters in Syria: Official

U.S. forces conducted a raid against ISIS militants in northwest Syria on Monday, according to U.S. Central Command.
1 year ago
US conducts raid against ISIS fighters in Syria: Official
1 year ago

4 US service members wounded in helicopter raid that killed IS leader in Syria

Four U.S. service members were wounded by an explosion during a helicopter raid in northeast Syria Thursday night.
1 year ago
4 US service members wounded in helicopter raid that killed IS leader in Syria
1 year ago

ISIS leader dead, 4 US troops injured in raid

Four U.S. troops and a service dog were wounded in Syria during an operation that resulted in the death of a senior ISIS leader, according to officials.
1 year ago
ISIS leader dead, 4 US troops injured in raid
1 year ago

4 US service members wounded during helicopter raid of ISIS commander

Four American special operations soldiers and a service dog were wounded while a senior ISIS leader was killed.
1 year ago
4 US service members wounded during helicopter raid of ISIS commander
1 year ago

New York man who became ISIS sniper found guilty of providing support for terrorism

A former Brooklyn man, who became a sniper and weapons instructor for ISIS, was convicted Tuesday of providing material support to terrorism and other charges.
1 year ago
New York man who became ISIS sniper found guilty of providing support for terrorism
1 year ago

Top Islamic State leader killed in US raid in Somalia, officials say

Bilal al-Sudani, a top leader and organizer with the Islamic State, was killed in a risky U.S. military ground raid in northern Somalia, official said
1 year ago
Top Islamic State leader killed in US raid in Somalia, officials say
1 year ago

US kills senior ISIS leader in Somalia

The dramatic raid in Africa by an elite American special operations team killed senior ISIS leader Bilal Al Sudani and at least 10 other militants, according to the Pentagon.
1 year ago
US kills senior ISIS leader in Somalia
1 year ago

US forces kill top ISIS leader during raid in northern Somalia

Bilal al-Sudani was among 10 ISIS fighters killed in a firefight that ensued as U.S. special operations forces carried out a ground raid targeting a cave complex, officials said.
1 year ago
US forces kill top ISIS leader during raid in northern Somalia
1 year ago

US helicopter raid kills 2 ISIS members

U.S. Central Command announced a helicopter raid killed two members of the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria Sunday morning.
1 year ago
US helicopter raid kills 2 ISIS members
1 year ago

Helicopter raid kills Islamic State officials in Syria, US says

A U.S. helicopter raid killed two members of ISIS in Syria early Sunday morning local time, U.S. Central Command announced
1 year ago
Helicopter raid kills Islamic State officials in Syria, US says
1 year ago

Kansas mother who led ISIS battalion sentenced to 20 years in prison

Allison Fluke-Ekren, 42, pleaded guilty in June to expressing interest in carrying out terrorist attacks in the United States in support of ISIS on six separate occasions between 2014 and 2017.
1 year ago
Kansas mother who led ISIS battalion sentenced to 20 years in prison
1 year ago

Kansas mother who led ISIS battalion sentenced to 20 years in prison

A Kansas mother who was convicted of leading an ISIS battalion was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
1 year ago
Kansas mother who led ISIS battalion sentenced to 20 years in prison
2 years ago

Company pleads guilty to paying millions to ISIS

LaFarge agreed to pay $777 million in fines and conceded it knowingly and intentionally conspired to support ISIS.
2 years ago
Company pleads guilty to paying millions to ISIS
2 years ago

French company pleads guilty to paying millions to ISIS

A company paid ISIS in order to keep its cement plant in Syria operable.
2 years ago
Business pleads guilty to paying millions to ISIS
2 years ago

ISIS 'Beatle' given 8 life sentences as families call for Biden to help Americans held hostage

El Shafee Elsheikh was sentenced to 8 life terms for kidnapping and murdering journalist James Foley as well as the detention and murders of three others.
2 years ago
ISIS 'Beatle' sentenced to 8 life terms in killings of US hostages
2 years ago

US confirms top ISIS leader killed

The Pentagon said there were no civilian casualties and another senior ISIS official was wounded in the drone strike in northwest Syria.
2 years ago
US confirms top ISIS leader killed
2 years ago

US military captures top ISIS leader in Syria

A U.S. military raid in northwest Syria has led to the capture of a top ISIS leader, according to a U.S.-led anti-ISIS coalition.
2 years ago
US military captures top ISIS leader in Syria
2 years ago

Top ISIS leader captured during US military ground raid in Syria

A rare U.S. military ground raid in northwestern Syria has captured a top ISIS leader, according to the U.S.-led anti-ISIS coalition.
2 years ago
Top ISIS leader captured during US military ground raid in Syria
2 years ago

US military ground raid in Syria captures top ISIS leader

The U.S. military conducted a ground raid in northwestern Syria that captured a top ISIS leader, the U.S. military said Wednesday.
2 years ago
US military ground raid in Syria captures top ISIS leader
2 years ago

US military ground raid in Syria captures top ISIS leader

The U.S. military conducted a ground raid in northwestern Syria that captured a top ISIS leader, the U.S. military said Wednesday.
2 years ago
US military ground raid in Syria captures top ISIS leader
2 years ago

Kansas mom-turned-ISIS fighter pleads guilty

Allison Fluke-Ekren, 42, who was captured in Syria, pleaded guilty to terrorism charges in a Virginia courtroom on Tuesday.
2 years ago
Kansas mom-turned-ISIS fighter pleads guilty
2 years ago

Kansas woman pleads guilty to leading ISIS battalion

A Kansas mother accused of leading an ISIS battalion pleaded guilty, federal prosecutors in northern Virginia announced Tuesday.
2 years ago
American woman pleads guilty to leading ISIS battalion
2 years ago

Pentagon says ISIS leader killed during Syrian raid

President Joe Biden announced Thursday that a U.S. raid in Syria killed the leader of terrorist group ISIS, known as Haji Abdullah.
2 years ago
Pentagon says ISIS leader killed during Syrian raid
2 years ago

ISIS leader killed in US special ops raid

President Biden announced that the leader of ISIS was killed during the daring raid carried out by the U.S. special forces.
2 years ago
ISIS leader killed in US special ops raid
2 years ago

'Tremendous tension' in Situation Room as Biden watched ISIS raid: Officials

Administration officials gave a behind-the-scenes account of President Joe Biden's role in the U.S. raid that left the leader of ISIS dead.
2 years ago
'Tremendous tension' in Situation Room as Biden watched ISIS raid: Officials
2 years ago

US Special Forces kill ISIS leader in overnight mission in Syria

The Pentagon called the overnight counterterrorism operation a success and said the civilian deaths at the site were not caused by the actions of the American military.
2 years ago
US Special Forces kill ISIS leader in overnight mission in Syria
2 years ago

ABC News Live: ISIS leader killed in Syria raid

Plus, a D.C. principal explains the secret behind getting kids vaccinated and the Washington Commanders hire the NFL’s first Black woman as an assistant coach.
2 years ago
ABC News Live: ISIS leader killed in Syria raid
2 years ago

Biden on ISIS leader’s death: ‘This horrible terrorist leader is no more’

President Joe Biden said U.S. special forces detonated an explosive that killed an ISIS leader and members of his family, adding that the U.S did everything possible to limit civilian casualties.
2 years ago
Biden on ISIS leader’s death: ‘This horrible terrorist leader is no more’
2 years ago

ABC News Live: Biden gives remarks on US special forces operation in Syria

Plus, Russia has accused the U.S. of fueling military tensions as the Ukraine crisis escalates, and the FBI has launched a hate crime investigation into bomb threats against more than a dozen HBCUs.
2 years ago
ABC News Live: Biden gives remarks on US special forces operation in Syria
2 years ago

US raid kills ISIS leader

ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz gives an update on the overnight U.S. forces raid.
2 years ago
US raid kills ISIS leader
2 years ago

ABC News Live: US forces kill ISIS leader Al-Qurayshi in Syria, Biden says

Plus, Russia reacts to President Joe Biden’s decision to send 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe, and a former college tennis coach speaks out after his involvement in the “Varsity Blues” scandal.
2 years ago
ABC News Live: US forces kill ISIS leader Al-Qurayshi in Syria, Biden says
2 years ago

Biden details US raid in Syria that left ISIS leader dead

President Joe Biden said Thursday morning a U.S. Special Forces operation in Syria left the leader of ISIS dead.
2 years ago
Biden details US raid in Syria that left ISIS leader dead
2 years ago

US forces have killed ISIS leader Al-Qurayshi in Syria : President Joe Biden

Elizabeth Neumann, a former homeland security official in the Trump administration, discusses the importance of this operation and the concern over possible retaliation.
2 years ago
US forces have killed ISIS leader Al-Qurayshi in Syria : President Joe Biden
2 years ago

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on raid that killed ISIS leader

The operation was months in planning, and initiated on his orders, the president said.
2 years ago
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on raid that killed ISIS leader
2 years ago

US special forces mission in Syria

ABC News’ chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz reports on the latest details of the aftermath of a counterterrorism mission conducted in Syria.
2 years ago
US special forces mission in Syria