The number of Americans trying to join Islamic State overseas has dropped substantially since last summer, FBI Director James B. Comey said Wednesday, as the terrorist group has come under increasing pressure. The three are among dozens of Americans who have been charged with supporting Islamic State, though only a handful have gone to trial. Even as it suffers losses, Islamic State has lashed out with lethal terrorist attacks in Paris, Brussels, Baghdad and elsewhere. About 80% involve Islamic State. The couple who killed 14 people in December in San Bernardino had claimed allegiance to Islamic State but had no direct links to the group.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 11, 2016 16:15 UTC