The making of a terrorist: How an American joined ISIS

Hoda Muthana exhorted Americans to commit mass murder and terror attacks. Her journey to the heart of ISIS in Syria has confounded friends and family. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP   Saturday, April 6 The making of a terrorist: How an American joined ISIS Hoda Muthana exhorted Americans to commit mass murder and terror attacks. Her journey to the heart of ISIS in Syria has confounded friends and family. Try ad-free, for free: Get a 14-day free trial of the storytelling you love on the USA TODAY app. Notre Dame defeats UConn, returns to NCAA title game Zion's last NCAA highlight: Making a 'dream come true' Trump's lawyer blasts Dems' demand for tax returns 5 things to know this weekend How the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC lost millions Boeing slows 737 Max production as it pursues fix Why McDonald's is trimming its late-night menu Fires destroy 3 black churches in Louisiana parish VIDEO These are the busiest long-haul flights STORY FROM EXACT SCIENCES Give your family a healthy, fresh start this new year Start your day with the 5 Things podcast: Five news stories. Less than five minutes. Free to subscribe. MORE ARTICLES FROM USA TODAY Bob Knight struggles with memory at appearance Suit against Cosby settled but he's furious Smollett, Chicago gird for nasty legal battle Kathie Lee Gifford exits 'Today' with Bible verse Olivia Newton-John gives update on battling cancer Most Popular Videos & Galleries PHOTO GALLERY NFL uniforms ranked worst to best PHOTO GALLERY Road trip deals: 10 RVs under $200 a day PHOTO GALLERY Best celebrity photos of April 2019 PHOTO GALLERY Best of the 2019 Women's Final Four   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Feedback • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Ad Choices • Terms of Service © 2019 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102