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Worse yet, the so-called "Quranic case" does not appear to have been an isolated incident. An FBI special agent recently told the Chicago Tribune that the case is only "a chunk of the puzzle" in the Bureau's larger probe into the extent of U.S. nonprofits operating illegally as money laundering fronts for terrorists—even as the U.S. government pours billions of dollars into fighting terrorism. Stefan Leader, author of a recent article on the subject for Jane's Intelligence Review, estimates the amount raised for terrorists by nonprofits could be "in the millions of dollars, possibly more." An exact amount, says Leader, is impossible to pin down because of the clandestine nature of the fundraising, and the Quranic case is probably just the "tip of the iceberg of other activities we don't know about." Guns and Butter The FBI's section chief on International Terrorism Operations, special agent Dale L.
What Is Doppler Radar?
Time is important when it comes to severe weather because you need to know what's happening at that exact minute, so you can prepare or find safety. Severe weather and tornadoes will always be a threat, but weather technology continues to advance. Rest assured, KLTV meteorologists are constantly advancing their skills and knowledge so they can keep you better informed. .
Rockets Extend Winning Streak to 14
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The Katrina of All Fences
2) Respectable Bush comprehensivist types like Chertoff want to substitute a sophisticated hi-tech "virtual fence" for the crude actual physical fence. 3) Border control types say the "virtual fence" won't work. 4) Respectable Bush comprehensivists like Chertoff in fact cut back on actual fencing, choosing the "virtual fence." 5) Where it's installed, the actual fence works. 6) Where it's installed, the "virtual fence" doesn't work . 7) Chertoff feels sorry for himself ("I thought I heard myself getting roundly criticized ... as squishy and soft"). Then you can explain to me why Chertoff still has his job. P.S.: Tammy Bruce has one unsubtle, but not implausible, explanation--Chertoff was only doing what he was supposed to do: In other words, we've all just been taken for a ride ....
Microsoft-Yahoo deal could reshape Internet
Microsoft Corp. is making an unsolicited $44.6 billion offer for Yahoo Inc. in a move to boost its competitive edge against Google. Consumers who access the Web on cell phones and handheld computers might be the first to find something new as a result of a Microsoft-Yahoo combination. .
OurSound in the Newspaper
Our Sound music columnist Bill Henry turns his eyes and ears on the area's vibrant, multi-genre music scene every week in The Sun Times. From blues to bluegrass, folk to funk, pop to punk and classical to celtic, Henry writes about the area's performers and music trends. The veteran Sun Times news reporter, photographer and local musician's Our Sound column mixes profiles, feature stories, advance concert coverage, occasional reviews and scene-setting observations to chronicle the rich and diverse Grey-Bruce music community. Read Bill Henry's Our Sound column every Thursday on The Sun Times entertainment section front... .
'Dangerous Not to Be Aware How It Sounds on Television'
You know, it's always, it's always dangerous in politics to talk to the crowd, and not be aware how it looks or sounds on television. Ouch. But then again, show me the person who after viewing the Hillary clip says "yeah, that's the ticket. I've been on the fence but now I'm voting for her." .
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