Washington Times - Taliban threatens attack in D.C.

Washington Times - Taliban threatens attack in D.C.: "U.S. counterterrorism specialists are taking seriously a threat Tuesday by Pakistani Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud to attack the White House and 'amaze' the world."

"Soon we will launch an attack in Washington that will amaze everyone in the world," Mehsud said, according to the Associated Press. He provided no details.

FBI spokesman Richard Kolko said the FBI was aware of the claims but had no information about "any imminent or specific threats to the U.S."

However, a bulletin has been issued to law enforcement authorities nationwide to be vigilant for attacks connected with Mehsud, said U.S. officials who asked not to be named because of the sensitive nature of their work.