Interesting. An AP story using the term 'homicide bomber' rather than 'suicide bomber' or 'militant' or 'insurgent'. I think AP probably wanted to use the term 'martyr' or 'hero', but the FoxNews folks made them tell the truth.
AP and co. know the power of headlines to influence public opinion.
Best headline writers in America ~ aiding our war efforts and lifting our troops: New York Post. EVILDOERS THWARTED BY AMERICAN HEROES IN COURAGEOUS OVERNIGHT RAIDS (paraphrasing (^: ).