An Author’s Quest to Understand the Mind of Terrorists

Ken Ballen interviewed more than 100 extremists for his new book “Terrorists in Love: The Real Lives of Islamic Radicals.”

Science Forum: Using science to track terrorists

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Two years ago, UCLA geographer Thomas Gillespie led a study that used scientific methods that tried to predict the whereabouts of Osama Bin Laden. Turns out he wasn’t that far off. Gillespie employed theories normally used by scientists to predict the distribution of endangered species. Can these theories be applied to tracking other terrorists? Ask Gillespie. He’s the guest in our latest Science Forum discussion. Download MP3

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Vatican bank gets an upgrade

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Lisa Mullins talks with theologian Father Thomas Reese about changes in the Vatican Bank. New rules announced today should increase transparency, prevent money laundering or the financing of terrorists. Download MP3

US approves assassination of Muslim cleric

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The Obama Administration has authorized operations to capture or kill a terrorism suspect based in Yemen who is also an American citizen. The World’s Jeb Sharp reports. Download MP3 (Photo: Wikipedia)

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Targeted killings

Anchor Jeb Sharp talks with Professor Amos Guiora, former legal advisor to the Israeli Defense Forces’ commander in the Gaza strip, about the legal complexities surrounding the targeted killing of suspected terrorists.
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Professor Guiora’s article in Foreign Policy