Intelligence officials have uncovered a new al Qaeda plot to bomb a US passenger plane leading up to the London Olympics, according to Sunday Times of London.
Officials don't know what airline or what city but reportedly the suspect was in the process of picking a target.
According to one London report, this specific terror group has tried and failed to attack Americans several times in the past.
The report states the terrorist group behind the plan is based in Yemen. It's reportedly the same organization that attempted the 2009 Christmas Day underwear bombing of a Detroit bound plane.
"The last two or three close calls have come from Yemen," said U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY).
Senator Schumer says its clear that the quote" nexus of terrorism" has shifted from Afghanistan and Pakistan to now Yemen.
However the suspect is not originally from Yemen.
The report says the potential bomber is Norwegian and a recent convert to Islam named Muslim Abu Abdurrahman who has no criminal record.
"Our intelligence is so much better than it has been and we are usually able to find the terrorists before they can do their dastardly deeds and let's hope and pray that continues," added Schumer.
Right now intelligence officials aren't revealing anymore information like what airline or what city.
The London report says the suspect was in the process of picking his target and that the attack was supposed to happen around the time of the Olympics.
Counterterrorism expert William Vorlicek says while Americans should be on alert, it is still safe to fly.
"What the average American needs to realize, there are a lot of people working on this very, very hard to make sure we don't have to worry about that," said Vorlicek.
The Norwegian suspect has not been named or arrested. He is still believed to be in Yemen preparing his attack.
Reportedly Al Qaeda operatives have trained him on how to evade airport security.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:09:38 GMT
Good Day wrapped up its first Burger Week in honor of National Burger Month. Every day we had a burger flashback -- a burger drop of hamburgers in our studio and a burger-related Good Day Cafe. All of
Good Day wrapped up its first Burger Week in honor of National Burger Month. Every day we had a burger flashback -- a burger drop of hamburgers in our studio and a burger-related Good Day Cafe. All of
Friday, May 17 2013 10:34 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:34:18 GMT
Aspiring singer Garrett Gardner may have gotten the heave-ho from The Voice, but he's not letting that stifle his music career. The New Jersey native performed during GDNY on Friday.
Aspiring singer Garrett Gardner may have gotten the heave-ho from The Voice, but he's not letting that stifle his music career. The New Jersey native performed during GDNY on Friday.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:05 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:05:18 GMT
It's all about the Bronx as the borough celebrates a week of festivities honoring it's people and the many businesses and establishments that call it home.
It's all about the Bronx as the borough celebrates a week of festivities honoring it's people and the many businesses and establishments that call it home.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:21 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:21:42 GMT
A new photo exhibit at an art gallery in Chelsea is drawing the ire of residents who are the artist's subjects, unknowingly.
A new photo exhibit at an art gallery in Chelsea is drawing the ire of residents who are the artist's subjects, unknowingly. The artist, Arne Svenson, is reportedly taking the photos through their TriBeCa building windows. In some photos, the residents are bending over, sleeping and cleaning.
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:46:42 GMT
Author Barbara Taylor Bradford has sold more than 89 million books worldwide. Her 28th book, "Secrets from the Past," is out now. http://www.barbarataylorbradford.com http://www.facebook.com/Barbara
Author Barbara Taylor Bradford has sold more than 89 million books worldwide. Her 28th book, "Secrets from the Past," is out now. http://www.barbarataylorbradford.com http://www.facebook.com/Barbara
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:25 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:25:14 GMT
Age is just a number to daredevil Mike 'Mighty Atom Jr.' Greenstein.
Age is just a number to daredevil Mike 'Mighty Atom Jr.' Greenstein. The 92-year-old will pull a car with his teeth during his first public show on Coney Island next weekend, but first he gave Good Day NY viewers a preview during Thursday's show.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:30:46 GMT
It's now up to the voters. The first part of the American Idol finale is over and Kree Harrison and Candice Glover sang their hearts out Wednesday night.
It's now up to the voters. The first part of the American Idol finale is over and Kree Harrison and Candice Glover sang their hearts out Wednesday night. The dueling divas each performed an original song. The winner's will be released as her first single.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:00:01 GMT
Witnesses in southwestern Virginia said a car drove into a crowd at a parade Saturday and hurt several people, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known.
Witnesses in southwestern Virginia said a car drove into a crowd at a parade Saturday and hurt several people, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known.
Lawmakers are ready to question the ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service as Congress holds its first hearing on the tougher scrutiny the IRS gave tea party and other conservative groups that applied for...
Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from tea party groups that they were being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, a Treasury inspector general said...
Friday, May 17 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:38:41 GMT
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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday ordered the military to recertify all 25,000 people involved in programs designed to prevent and respond to sexual assault.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday ordered the military to recertify all 25,000 people involved in programs designed to prevent and respond to sexual assault.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:17:46 GMT
A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:20:51 GMT
Remember when reading their diary or snooping through their drawers was good enough? Online and in real life, more and more parents are setting up elaborate surveillance systems.
Remember when reading their diary or snooping through their drawers was good enough? Online and in real life, more and more parents are setting up elaborate surveillance systems.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:04 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:04:49 GMT
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The Treasury Department's top investigator for tax matters is telling Congress that he is still investigating whether outside political pressure caused the Internal Revenue Service to improperly target conservative groups.
The Treasury Department's top investigator for tax matters is telling Congress that he is still investigating whether outside political pressure caused the Internal Revenue Service to improperly target conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:46 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:46:58 GMT
The numbers sum up the frenzy that has taken over the Golden State since it joined the madness over Powerball, which has seen its jackpot soar to $550 million for Saturday's drawing.
The numbers sum up the frenzy that has taken over the Golden State since it joined the madness over Powerball, which has seen its jackpot soar to $550 million for Saturday's drawing.
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:18 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:18:19 GMT
An Idaho man convicted of breaking into a Boise zoo and brutally beating to death a Patas monkey will spend up to a year in state prison, where he'll take part in a treatment program.
An Idaho man convicted of breaking into a Boise zoo and brutally beating to death a Patas monkey will spend up to a year in state prison, where he'll take part in a treatment program.
