To ward off chemical and biological terrorism, military planners need early warning of an attack. But with the growing ability to genetically engineer designer viruses and chemically produce new …
Terrorists could kill with DNA: scientists
Genetic engineers already have it within their grasp to devise a lethal bio-weapon for terrorists and rogue states, the British science publication Nature warns this week. Full Story …
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Maine prepares to handle terrorism
Maine has received a $489,000 grant to help it evaluate its health care, transportation and communications infrastructure, and gauge its capacity to function and perform in case of a biological or …
Washington worries about terrorism
The White House and Congress focused Tuesday on whether the federal government is prepared to respond to terrorism, even as attacks on Americans at home and overseas are on the wane. Warning of the …
Domestic Preparedness Against Weapons of Mass Destruction
Protecting America's homeland and citizens from the threat of weapons of mass destruction is one of our Nation's important national security challenges. Today, more nations possess chemical, …
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Weapons of Mass Confusion
If the United States should fall victim to a chemical or biological terrorist attack like the one that killed a dozen people and injured 5,000 in Tokyo's subway six years ago, the nation would …
Bush to Create New Terrorism Office
President Bush has drafted an executive order that would create an umbrella office on terrorism to coordinate the government's response to any biological, chemical or nuclear attack, a …
CIA Official: N. Korea Probably Has Nuclear Arms
North Korea probably has one or two nuclear bombs and may also have biological weapons in addition to chemical weapons, Deputy CIA Director John McLaughlin said in a speech released on Wednesday. Full …
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Military role grows on home front
As Republicans gathered here last August to nominate George W. Bush for president, a drama played out in secret locations across the city as thousands of American soldiers stood poised for a …
Foot-and-mouth probable in U.S.
Federal emergency officials are preparing for a U.S. outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, a prospect they see as highly likely. About 75 federal officials from agencies ranging from the Agriculture …