FBI warns US residents not to shoot lasers at suspected drones

FBI warns US residents not to shoot lasers at suspected drones

The FBI is warning Americans not to point lasers at suspected drones, amid a spate of flying aircraft sightings across the country. Authorities say pilots are increasingly being hit in the eyes with lights, as people are mistaking planes for unmanned drones. Sally Patterson reports from New York:

December 18, 2024 9

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Trump Appoints Kash Patel to FBI

US Lawmakers from both parties have questioned the political neutrality of Donald Trump's pick for FBI Director Kash Patel. The President-elect has also nominated personal family connections for posts related to US foreign-policy. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

December 2, 2024 18

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Birmingham Police and FBI Launch Manhunt After Alabama Shooting Leaves Four Dead, 18 Injured

Birmingham police together with the FBI have launched a manhunt for suspects who shot and killed four people and injured 18 in Alabama. According to officials, multiple people drove up to the Five Points South area, got out of their vehicles, and began shooting, before driving away. Police believe the shooters were carrying out a hit on one person and the other victims were caught in the crossfire. Birmingham mayor […]

September 23, 2024 33

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Fresh details released about Trump shooter

The FBI has released new details and photos related to the gunman who shot Donald Trump last month at a campaign rally. The 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Crooks, looked at a number of targets before attempting to assassinate the former US president, according to a briefing. From New York, Sally Patterson reports.

August 29, 2024 8

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FBI warns of coordinated attack on US, following Moscow concert hall killings

The FBI is warning of a possible coordinated attack on the United States. It comes in the wake of an attack in Russia, with ISIS gunmen killing at least 144 people at a concert venue last month. Nick Harper reports from New York.

April 12, 2024 20

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America’s pint-sized bank robbers nabbed

Three boys aged 11, 12 and 16 – dubbed the "Little Rascals" by the FBI – have been arrested for allegedly robbing a Texas bank. The AFP news agency reports that, while the boys have not been identified because they are juveniles, the FBI had released a photo of the pint-sized suspects following their 14 March bank robbery, and two of the boys – who don't appear to have tried […]

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