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The Challenges in Combating ISIS and Tracking "Known Wolves"
Both sides in the war on terror are using social media. The Islamic State produces highly sophisticated recruiting videos -- and law enforcement can monitor the people who watch them. But that doesn't make preventing terrorist actions an easy job. We hear about technology, manpower and civil rights.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenBoth sides in the war on terror are using social media. The Islamic State produces highly sophisticated recruiting videos -- and law enforcement can monitor the people who watch them. But that doesn't make preventing terrorist actions an easy job. We hear about technology, manpower and civil rights.
Also, who wants to read Hillary Clinton's emails? On today's Talking Point, Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus will phase out its elephants—along with 100 years of tradition. It's all about public concern over how the majestic animals are mistreated.
Photo: Islamic State supporters' Twitter post threatening the social network's co-founder Jack Dorsey
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3 storiesWho Wants to Read Hillary Clinton's Emails?
Last night, Hillary Clinton tweeted, " I want the public to see my email ." The State Department is already reviewing 50,000 pages of her messages, and a committee of Congress has issued subpoenas. It's all fallout from this week's revelation that, while she was Secretary of State, she used a private account exclusively for official business.
Read the story7 minThe "Known Wolves" of International Terror
"Media is more than half the battle." That's the motto of the State Department's Center for Strategic Counterterrorism . It's taken from a remark by an enemy leader, Al Qaeda's current commander, and it's demonstrated by the highly sophisticated recruiting videos produced by the so-called Islamic State. But it works both ways.
Read the story34 minRingling Brothers Will Stop Using Elephants
Ringling Brothers made a historic announcement today that will end 100 years of circus tradition. There will be no more elephants under its big tops after 2018.
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