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Copycat attacks? >> certainly abortion clinics are also on a high level of alert and even more so. this morning im spending time talking to activists and seeing what their response is, whether they feel like theyve been responsible in any way an theyre furious saying they condemn violence and even though some members of their movement have engaged in violence against abortion clinics, theyre saying we are not responsible for this. >> erin, thank you so much. >> thank you. straight ahead, presi...

States. we are, however, vigilant working overtime, americans this past thanksgiving week for example saw a lot of law enforcement, a lot of aviation security at airports, at parades, at public events. there was probably an unprecedented number of cops out at the macys day parade this past week, which i attended myself. and so were on the job. were concerned about potential copycat attacks. the potential lone wolf actor. the terrorist inspired attack. and so were very much on the job. theres hei...

6 inches of rain, locally higher amounts. we do have watches in effect. a quick look at temperatures, very mild to the east of the storm system. temperatures widespread in the 50s and 60s. behind it, take a look at that chill, only 3 degrees in rapid city and 9 in the city of denver. back inside. heres heather with a look at what else is making news headlines. >> good morning to you. we do have some headlines weve been following all night. this is new for you, the fbi using elite tracking squa...

Truly defeat isis would include people on the ground and that adds in to exactly what will hollande request from this president and well hear from both of these men in about 30 minutes from now. thank you very much kelly odonnell. now to the state department and its issue of a worldwide travel alert for u.s. citizens as millions of people prepare to travel over the holidays. u.s. officials are sending an alert to local police agencies telling them to be on the lookout for possible copycat atta...

There have been terror attacks in france, mali, denmark, turkey, nigeria and on a russian airliner. so it says americans overseas should be extra vigilant when in public places or using transportation. it advises avoiding big crowds, especially at holiday festivals. to some extent this is the standard advice that the state department gives out every year at this time. but it is getting more attention and it is somewhat more specific in light of the attacks in paris. in terms of the fbi dhs bulle...

Heeding the word of isis to stay at home and kill at home and thats the very powerful message they broadcast through social media. they are monitoring dozens that are more likely to carry out copy cat attacks in the united states. thats the big concern. thats been happening since the paris attacks, anderson. >> is there any information about how many people are being looked at or monitored in the united states? >> well, there are dozens, there are 900 total investigations around the country, all...

Shengeen agreement. france has put back up the borders. the question is how long they will remain in place. the french interior minister saying hes happy frances concerns were heard. >> the terrorist attacks in paris and today in mali have law enforcement officials here in the u.s. on a heightened state of alert as they continue to monitor what they say are dozens of high-risk terrorism suspects who could potentially carry out copycat attacks here at home. joining me now, shaun henry, president ...

Fast-moving situation. our main concern right now are getting the hostages to safety and helping the malians get it under control. >> and understanding that this is very early in the process, but do you think there is a possibility that this could somehow be related to what happened a week ago here in paris, if nothing else, to amplify the message being sent by the paris attacks? >> i think its really too soon to speculate on that. i mean, obviously, these terrorist groups try to stoke attention...

Square. >> we are not aware of any credible threat here of a paris-type attack. and we have seen no connection, at all, between the paris attackers, and the united states. >> reporter: the fbis biggest worry? dozens of potential homegrown extremists who have shown some response to isis propaganda. who might, the fbi worries, try to carry out copycat attacks like what happened in paris. >> we are watching people of concern using all of our lawful tools. we will keep watching them, and if we see s...

James comey seeking to calm the fears from the paris attacks. the fbi is tracking dozens of people inside the u.s. people being high risk for launching copycat attacks here. texas congressman and chairman of the subcommittee onterrism ted poe joins us now. thanks for coming on this morning. its been a long time since ive seen the white house mount an aggressive offensive on behalf of one of the presidents -- yesterday to the hill to argue on behalf of letting in all these refugees from syria. th...