Abbie Fentress Swanson appears in the following:
Intelligence Officials Submit Prelim Report
Thursday, December 31, 2009
The report addresses how Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab got on board Northwest Airlines Flight 253.
Taliban Owns Up To Two Afghan Blasts
Thursday, December 31, 2009
The blasts killed four Canadian soldiers, a female journalist, an Afghan civilian and eight Americans.
NYPD Requests Federal Assistance
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
New York Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Raymond Kelly says security for the upcoming trial of the September 11 terror attack suspects is going to cost much more than the initial estimate of $75 million dollars.
Dutch Airports Implement Full Body Scanners
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
The scanners will be used on all flights headed to the United States.
NY Review Caricaturist David Levine Dies
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
David Levine, an artist whose witty caricatures illustrated The New York Review of Books for more than 40 years, died yesterday at age 83.
Police Crack Down on Iranian Protestors
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Iran's police chief threatened to show "no mercy" to protestors engaging in new opposition protests.
Pair of Bombings Kill More Than 20 in Iraq
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Anwar province hasn't seen explosions like these in months.
Spotlight on US Security
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The attempted bombing of Flight 253 has brought to light leadership vacancies at two federal agencies.
New Wave of Arrests in Iran
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Nobel peace laureate Shirin Ebadi's sister and a relative of Mir Hossein Mousavi were among those arrested today.
2009 Holiday Spending Up
Monday, December 28, 2009
Holiday shoppers spent a little more this season, according to data released today.
Violence Continues Today in Iran
Monday, December 28, 2009
Nearly a dozen people were killed in Tehran as anti-government protests erupted in violence Sunday. The nephew of Iran's chief opposition leader is among the dead, and police say dozens of officers were injured in the arrest of more than 300 protesters.
Suicide Blast Kills 25 in Pakistan
Monday, December 28, 2009
A suicide bombing targeting a Shiite Muslim procession in Karachi, Pakistan killed 25 people and wounded dozens more Monday.
WQXR's The Washington Report
Monday, December 28, 2009
David Sanger of The NYT talks about the latest violence in Iran and Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab.
Uncovering Abdulmutallab's Trail
Monday, December 28, 2009
Authorities worldwide are investigating the man who allegedly tried to blow up Flight 253.
The Fonz Makes His UK Stage Debut
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Henry Winkler, fondly known as the "Fonz" for his roll as Arthur Fonzarelli on Happy Days, is making his stage debut as Captain Hook at London's New Wimbledon Theatre.
Economy Is Growing, But At A Snail's Pace
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The Department of Commerce reports the economy grew at a rate of 2.2 percent in the third quarter.
White House Hires Cybersecurity Expert
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The White House now has a cybersecurity expert on board.
Suicide Blast Kills 3 in Pakistan
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
A suicide bomber detonated his explosives outside a press club in the northwestern city of Peshawar, Pakistan today.
Broadway, TV Actress Reed-Amini Dies
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Alaina Reed-Amini, the Broadway star and TV actress best known for her long-running roles on Sesame Street and the sitcom 227, died last week at age 63.
Senate Clears Second Health Care Vote
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Two 60-vote hurdles down, one more to go for the Senate.