Defending Waterboarding
In NewsweekCIA veteran Jose Rodriguez answers critics of the agency’s harsh interrogation techniques. Philip Shenon on his explosive new book.
Inside North Korea's First Family
<p>The hermit kingdom’s untested new leader may have to grapple for power with his powerful aunt and uncle. Philip Shenon on what Kim Jong-un is up against. Plus, <a href="/content/dailybeast/articles/2011/12/18/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-il-dead.html">more on Kim Jong-il: photos, videos, and breaking updates</a>.<br> </p>
An Explosive New 9/11 Charge
In a new documentary, former national-security aide Richard Clarke charges a CIA cover-up after the 9/11 attacks.
The FBI’s Scotland Yard Jitters
U.S. law-enforcement officials have long worried their British counterparts were too cozy with the press.
The Iran-9/11 Connection
A new lawsuit raises the possibility of Tehran's complicity in al Qaeda's infamous attacks. Philip Shenon reports fresh details on who will testify—and the mysteries they could unlock.
Pakistan's Bin Laden Suspects
A new terrorism trial will spotlight the shadowy wing of Pakistan's spy agency—and could help determine who was harboring bin Laden. Philip Shenon reports.
Pakistan's Other Terror Ties
It’s bad enough that Islamabad is suspected of aiding bin Laden. Now comes trial testimony that will suggest that the ISI helped plan the Mumbai attacks.
Did CIA Ignore bin Laden Warning?
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry says it told U.S. intelligence two years ago of suspicions about the compound in Abbottabad where bin Laden was found. Philip Shenon reports on the claim’s credibility.
Secrets of 9/11's Mystery Man
WikiLeaks’ Guantanamo Bay document dump sheds new light on al Qaeda leader Abu Zubaydah. Philip Shenon on his previously undisclosed role in plots against the U.S.—and his Palestinian roots.