Dina Temple-Raston

Obama Speech Expected To Touch On Drones, Guantanamo

Dina Temple-Raston — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:44:00 +0000

On Thursday, President Obama is expected to explain how the fight against al-Qaida has changed, and how the U.S. will adapt its counter-terrorism policies to the evolving threat. The president will speak at the National Defense University.

FBI Shoots And Kills Man Tied To Boston Bombing Suspect

Dina Temple-Raston — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:40:00 +0000

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There has been an unexpected turn in the Boston Marathon bombing case. A man who was thought to have ties with one of the bombing suspects was shot dead early this morning by authorities in Florida. He allegedly tried to attack an FBI agent who was interviewing him. NPR's Dina Temple-Raston has been following the story and is here with the latest.

Investigators Trace Tamerlan Tsarnaev's Activities Abroad

Dina Temple-Raston — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:18:00 +0000

The investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing continues. Investigators have spoken with the parents of the suspects in Russia. Audie Cornish talks to Dina Temple-Raston about the latest developments.

Investigators Name Two Suspects In Boston Bombing

Dina Temple-Raston — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:11:00 +0000

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We begin this hour with a major break in the investigation into Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon.

RICHARD DESLAURIERS: Today, we are enlisting the public's help to identify the two suspects. After a very detailed analysis of photo, video and other evidence, we are releasing photos of these two suspects. They are identified as Suspect 1 and Suspect 2. They appeared to be associated.

Osama Bin Laden's Son-In-Law Set To Appear In N.Y. Court

Dina Temple-Raston — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:24:00 +0000

Osama bin Laden's son-in-law and former al-Qaida spokesman Sulaiman Abu Ghaith is expected to appear in a New York courtroom Monday afternoon.

Abu Ghaith was captured by U.S. officials in February, and his arrest is considered important not just because he was so close to bin Laden, but also because the Obama administration has decided to try him in a federal court instead of using a military commission at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

On the surface, Abu Ghaith, 47, would appear to be a perfect candidate for a trial at Guantanamo. He is affiliated with al-Qaida, and he is a foreigner.