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Criminal investigation launched into Texas plant explosion

Federal agents said they found bomb-making materials belonging to a paramedic who helped evacuate residents the night of the explosion - Full Story

FBI: Raid of Minn. home disrupted 'terror attack'

Police believe lives were saved when they converged on a mobile home and found Molotov cocktails, pipe bombs, guns - Full Story

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Don't just look for the bomb — look for the bomber

While the initial threat of a bomb or a gun is important, we also need to focus on those who perpetrate the act. Can you spot the six basic telltale emotions of fear, anger, sadness, happiness, disgust, and/or contempt? - Full Story

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John Demand - Observation on Demand

Don't just look for the bomb — look for the bomber

Can you spot the six basic telltale emotions of fear, anger, sadness, happiness, disgust, and/or contempt? - Full Story

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20 years after Waco: Like a scene from 'Apocalypse Now'

At sunrise on the 51st day of the Mount Carmel standoff, David Koresh received a wake-up call from FBI negotiators. - Full Story

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Doug Page - Homeland Technology

Bomb threats: There's an app for that

New app provides emergency managers easy access to map-based bomb standoff distances and hazmat spill evacuation areas - Full Story

In-depth News

Terrorists bomb Boston Marathon, one killed, other captured

Three people are reported dead and as many as 170 others are injured following a series of explosions that erupted near the finish line at the Boston Marathon on Monday. The FBI zeroed in on two suspects, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who was killed in a shootout, and his younger brother Dzhokhar, who is in custody. - Full Story

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Video captures explosions that rocked Boston Marathon

Footage captures the moment two bombs went off at the Boston Marathon finish line Monday morning, killing 3 and injuring over a hundred more. (Twitter Image) Police investigating

Videos

ARA Pointman Tactical Recon Robot for Police and SWAT

ARA's Pointman is a lightweight, compact, tactical robot that provides reconnaissance and surveillance of structures, facilities, and vehicles from a safe distance. Its self-righting and stair climbing capabilities allow it to be dropped through windows or tossed through a door to conduct recon activities on multi-story structures. Its compact footprint is ideal for operating in confined spaces. The camera boom houses both daylight and IR cameras. An integrated IR and visible light illuminator ensures high quality video regardless of ambient light conditions. A video output jack on the controller provides streaming video to a customer supplied video storage device or monitor.