NYC Bomb Suspect Nearly Escapes for Dubai:  Scott Shane of The New York Times reported on the security lapses that allowed the Times Square terrorist suspect, Faisal Shahzad, to board a plane for Dubai nearly 24 hours after investigators learned that he might be connected to the attempted bombing.  Though Shahzad was apprehended before he could escape, the government and the Emirates airline had two significant lapses in their security response.  First, an FBI surveillance team lost track of Shahzad, which allowed him to get to the airport.  Second, workers at Emirates failed to act on an electronic message notifying all carriers to check the no-fly list for Shahzad's name and passport number.  Ultimately Shahzad was able to make a flight reservation and pay for his ticket in cash several hours before his departure.  This raised concerns and questions about why and how this suspect was allowed to board the plane.  Officials say changes in security procedures may limit the chances of a repeat failure to check an updated no-fly list.  The TSA is taking control over checking passenger manifests against the no-fly list under its Secure Flight Program.  Mayor Michael Bloomberg was reluctant to criticize those in charge of airport security, added: "Clearly the guy wasn't on the plane and shouldn't have been.  We got lucky."

Who is this NYC Terrorist Suspect?:  The New York Times published an article by Mark Mazzetti, Sabrina Tavernise, and William Rashbaum that provided an inside look at Faisal Shahzad, Times Square suspected terrorist.  Shahzad, 30-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen from Pakistan, lived in Bridgeport Connecticut.  He was charged Tuesday with several terrorism related crimes, including attempted use of WMD.  Also, 7-8 people have been arrested in Pakistan that may have been connected to the bomb plot or Shahzad.  Shahzad has provided investigators with valuable intelligence.  He's admitted to driving the car bomb into Times Square and receiving bomb-making training in Pakistan.  Shahzad spent five months last year in Pakistan and returned early February of this year.  Investigators are looking into possible connections with the Pakistani Taliban, although Shahzad has admitted to acting alone.  Shahzad has waived his right to a speedy arraignment which suggests he is continuing to provide valuable information to investigators.