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NEW YORK (AP) — Friday couldn't come soon enough on Wall Street, where the stock market has finished up its worst week since 2011. Plunging oil prices, and concerns about a slowdown in China's economy, helped drive stocks downward again Friday. The Dow lost another 167 points to finish at 16,346. The S&P fell 21 points and the Nasdaq composite lost 45.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security and Justice Departments plan to operate a new task force focused on domestic efforts to prevent violent extremism. It will be staffed by representatives from the FBI, the National Counterterrorism Center and other departments and agencies. The State Department is overhauling an existing anti-terror program that works with governments and non-governmental groups overseas.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The mother of a man facing charges for ambushing a Philadelphia police officer describes him as a devout Muslim, but also reportedly says he has been hearing voices lately. That's what she told the Philadelphia Inquirer. The wounded officer had been sitting his marked cruiser. Police say more than a dozen shots were fired by the suspect. The officer was able to wound Edward Archer, who allegedly pledged his allegiance to the extremist group Islamic State.
HOUSTON (AP) — An Iraqi refugee living in California is being held without bail to face terrorism-related charges. A judge in Sacramento ruled that Aws Mohammed Younis Al-Jayab of Sacramento is a public danger and might flee rather than return to court. Meanwhile, the family of a Houston man arrested on terror charges says they are shocked and have always felt that "ISIS is no good" and "ISIS is not Muslim."
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama plans to honor victims of gun violence in his State of the Union address next week by leaving a seat empty in the first lady's viewing box. On a phone call with supporters, Obama said he hopes the empty seat will be a reminder of those who have been killed, and a message to Congress to act. Obama is expected to make the case for tougher gun control laws in the speech.
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