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Source Annie Jacobsen Gets a Visit from the Feds This is Part XIII of the ongoing series entitled "Terror in the Skies". By Annie Jacobsen 4/22/2005 The call came a little over a month ago, on my cellular phone -- which is not listed. It went like this: "Hello Annie, this is [name withheld, and name withheld, and name withheld and name withheld]. We're from the Department of Homeland Security." "Yes." "We'd like to set up a time to talk with you." "Okay, now is good." "Actually, we'd prefer to come to your house. How is March 15?" "Not so...

Terrorists might be able to slip through U.S. borders using visas meant for visitors participating in cultural, arts or sports events, says the FBI. In a bulletin issued yesterday to 18,000 state and local law enforcement agencies nationwide, the agency did not identify the source of the intelligence or give specific evidence, the Associated Press reported. "Recent intelligence indicates that terrorist groups may be interested in exploiting cultural visa programs to infiltrate operatives and support network into the United States," the bulletin says, according to the AP. U.S. officials point out spies and defectors have used foreign sports teams or...

WASHINGTON - Terrorists might try to slip into the United States by tagging along with foreign sports teams or joining the entourages of famous performers, according to the FBI. The bureau issued a bulletin this week to 18,000 state and local law enforcement agencies nationwide warning about the potential misuse of P-visas, one of several types granted by the State Department for people visiting the United States for artistic, cultural or athletic purposes. "Recent intelligence indicates that terrorist groups may be interested in exploiting cultural visa programs to infiltrate operatives and support network into the United States," the FBI bulletin...