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A recent CBS News poll shows Americans' concerns over terrorism are on the rise

A recent CBS News poll shows Americans' concerns over terrorism are on the rise. Americans, 44 percent of them, think another terrorist attack in the U.S. is very likely in the next few months. This is the highest percentage since right after the September 11th attacks. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips speak with clinical psychologist Dr. Justin Sinclair about the effect this fear could be having on our health.

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President Obama addressed the country from the National Counterterrorism Center in McLean, Virginia on Thursday, after a briefing with his national security team informed him that there was no "specific" or credible terror threat against the homeland

President Obama addressed the country from the National Counterterrorism Center in McLean, Virginia on Thursday, after a briefing with his national security team informed him that there was no "specific" or credible terror threat against the homeland.

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The FBI and other agencies are pleading with tech companies to give them more access to encrypted communication

In the wake of recent terror attacks, the FBI and other agencies are pleading with tech companies to give them more access to encrypted communication. They say terrorists routinely use that technology online. Speaking to lawmakers Wednesday, the FBI director warned the government's ability to monitor terrorists is not keeping pace with their ability to evade detection. Nancy Cordes reports on the latest debate about security versus privacy.

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