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FBI Tracked Orlando Killer Omar Mateen and Came Up Empty

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Federal investigators had a ‘reasonable suspicion’ Omar Mateen was tied to terrorism—and followed him for nearly a year. But the trail ultimately went cold.

Nancy A. Youssef
Shane Harris
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Nancy A. Youssef

Nancy A. Youssef

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Shane Harris

Shane Harris

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