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When "Top Secret America" Could Not Connect the Dots
Despite the billions spent on counterterrorism since the Sept. 11 attacks, the Boston Marathon bombing was a reminder that intelligence officials will never be able to thwart every plot.
April 30, 2013
The Magazine that "Inspired" the Boston Bombers
As investigators uncover details about what motivated the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, an early report suggests the two brothers learned their violent tactics online from an English-language Al Qaeda propaganda magazine.
April 30, 2013
"Top Secret America" After the Boston Bombings
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, Americans are asking why the country’s intelligence agencies failed to prevent the devastating attack.
April 26, 2013
Six Reasons the "Dark Side" Still Exists Under Obama
Obama banned torture, but hasn't taken steps to keep it from happening again, according to a recently released report.
April 22, 2013
Syrian President Warns Against Western Intervention
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned this weekend that a Libyan-style Western intervention against his regime will lead to a regional crisis.
April 12, 2013
Guantanamo Commissions Paralyzed by Data Breach
All defense counsel representing detainees facing charges before the military commissions in Guantanamo Bay have been forced to stop work as a result of an internal data breach in the Pentagon’s computer system.
April 12, 2013
A Partial Victory for WikiLeaker in Court Today
A judge ruled the prosecution would have to prove that Army PFC Bradley Manning had “reason to believe” the information would aid Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups.
April 10, 2013
Live Chat Wed. 12:30 ET: Life and Death Behind Syria's Front Lines
Join a live chat about “Syria Behind the Lines” on 4/10 at 12:30 p.m. ET with Olly Lambert, Syria Deeply's Lara Setrakian and TIME's Rania Abouzeid.
April 9, 2013
Interactive Map: A Valley At War
The Orontes river valley tells the story of Syria. Here, neighbor is fighting neighbor.
April 9, 2013
Where Are Syria's Weapons Coming From?
How much do they cost? And how does the politics of their distribution impact the conflict on the ground? TIME's Rania Abouzeid explains.
April 9, 2013
On Syria, World Powers Hedge Their Bets
Two years into Syria's civil war, no nation wants to end up on the losing side. Here's how the world powers stack up.
April 9, 2013
Reporter's Reflections: "I Almost Died in Syria"
Before FRONTLINE filmmaker Olly Lambert crossed into Syria, he had no idea how close he would come to dying.
April 9, 2013