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Fmr. boyfriend of alleged 'Jihad Jane' 'just can't believe it'
(CNN) – The Wall Street Journal is reporting Colleen LaRose, the woman allegedly known as "Jihad Jane," is cooperating with authorities.
We're learning she provided information that lead to the arrest of seven people in Ireland accused of plotting to kill a Swedish cartoonist.
Our Susan Candiotti has been digging into the background of Colleen LaRose and spoke with the suspect's former boyfriend.
Read more: Who is alleged 'Jihad Jane'?
Profiling Colleen LaRose
(CNN) – Colleen LaRrose, a woman from suburban Philadelphia who calls herself "Jihad Jane," is accused of trying to recruit Islamic fighters and plotting to kill on behalf of terrorists. She even claimed that her appearance would help her "blend in."
Does this tell us anything about how terrorists are recruiting?
To help us better understand we spoke with two terrorism experts on Wednesday's American Morning: Karen Greenberg, executive director of the New York University Center on Law and Security, and CNN contributor Tom Fuentes, the former FBI assistant director of international operations.
Read more: 'Jihad Jane' indicted by federal grand jury
Who is 'Jihad Jane'?
(CNN) – U.S. officials say the indictment of Colleen LaRose, known as "Jihad Jane" and "Fatima LaRose," shatters any thought that we can spot a terrorist by just appearance.
So who is this woman? Our Susan Candiotti joined us live from Pennsburg, Pennsylvania on Wednesday's American Morning.
Read more: U.S.: Pennsylvania woman tried to recruit terrorists
U.S.-born al Qaeda spokesman arrested?
(CNN) – There are conflicting reports about the possible arrest of an American-born al Qaeda spokesman. Pakistani government officials say they have captured Adam Gadahn.
His arrest comes just hours after Islamist Web sites posted video of him praising the November massacre at Fort Hood. But some U.S. sources are questioning the reports. CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen joined us on Monday's American Morning to discuss the significance of the possible arrest.
Read more: Conflicting reports over al Qaeda American spokesman arrest
Obama reversal could mean a GOP deal on Gitmo
(CNN) – Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is offering the White House a deal: His party's support on closing Guantanamo Bay for a deal to try self-professed 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four others in military tribunals.
The deal would reverse a plan by the Obama administration to try the suspected terrorists in a civilian court. There is steadfast support on both sides and time for debate is running out. Our Susan Candiotti has the report.
Read more: White House considers military trial for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
U.S.-born al Qaeda spokesman held?
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/03/08/pakistan.alqaeda.american/story.gadhan.jpg caption="Conflicting reports swirled around a possible arrest of al Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn."]
(CNN) - Conflicting reports emerged Sunday over whether Adam Gadahn, a U.S.-born spokesman for al Qaeda, has been arrested in Pakistan.
While a senior Pakistani government official said that Gadahn was arrested Sunday in Karachi - and a second senior Pakistani government official later confirmed Gadahn's arrest - a U.S. intelligence official said there appears to be no validity to the reports that Gadahn was in custody. Other U.S. officials also said they have no indication that Gadahn has been captured.
Gadahn, also known as Azzam the American, was indicted on charges of treason and providing material support to terrorists in 2006. The U.S. government has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to his capture.
Reports of the arrest came hours after Islamist Web sites posted video of Gadahn praising the November massacre at Fort Hood, Texas. On the video, Gadahn said the Army major charged with gunning down 13 people "lit a path" for other Muslim servicemembers to follow.
Authorities have targeted several key Islamist figures in Karachi - the heavily populated port city and financial capital of Pakistan that, for some time, has functioned as a hideout for Taliban and al Qaeda sympathizers. FULL STORY
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