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Note: The following text is a quote: Al Qaeda Supporter Pleads Guilty to Supporting Terrorist Organization Kansas City Man Also Admits to Bank Fraud, Overseas Money Laundering KANSAS CITY, MO—Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that a Kansas City, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to his role in a conspiracy to provide material support to the terrorist organization al Qaeda. He also pleaded guilty to bank fraud and money laundering. “National security is the highest priority of the Department of Justice,” Phillips said. “I applaud the diligent work of our...

SNIPPET: "State Department spokesman says Obama administration wants to discuss concerns over Damascus' possible nuclear program, support for terror groups, adding 'there remain key differences between our two governments'" SNIPPET: "The US government has asked for a meeting with Syria's ambassador to discuss concerns including Damascus' possible nuclear program and support for groups that Washington labels as terrorists, a State Department spokesman said on Friday. The request follows a report by UN inspectors on Thursday that graphite and more uranium traces were found in samples taken from a Syrian site that Washington says was an almost built graphite nuclear reactor...

Backers of a Denver ballot measure to legalize marijuana for adults were accused Thursday of exploiting crime fears and deceiving voters. A pro-pot group, Change the Climate, on Monday plans to unveil three billboards around Denver showing a battered woman with her male abuser behind her and the slogan: "Reduce family and community violence in Denver. Vote Yes on I-100." Nowhere does the ad mention that Initiative 100's passage would amend Denver law to make it legal for adults to possess 1 ounce or less of marijuana. Earlier this week, Denver Councilman Charlie Brown blasted I-100's sponsor, Safer Alternative for...

A South Florida woman sound asleep in her bed suffered head injuries this morning when a stolen SUV slammed into her house, police say. "I just felt something hit me in the head and debris. And I could taste it in my mouth," said Charlotte Bynes. "I jumped up and I didn't even look back ... I just ran out of the room in a panic and I still didn't know what was going on." Bynes was taken to the hospital after flying debris cut her head. Doctors stapled shut the deep wounds and Bynes was able to return home....