A Missouri expert on terrorism says not to cancel those flight plans just yet — even amid the recent reports of planned attacks on Europe. Jennifer Carson is an assistant professor at the University of Central Missouri’s Criminal Justice Department.

She says not to panic, but not to throw caution to the wind either. Carson urges caution while traveling, and says to follow the advice of Homeland Security, which is to be mindful of your surroundings, especially in public places.

United States intelligence says it’s working with intelligence committees overseas to provide joint security.

A travel alert has been issued for Americans in Europe, reminding Americans to be vigilant in Europe, particularly if they’re visiting public places or using public transportation.

Carson says Missourians planning to travel shouldn’t cancel their plans unless the Department of Homeland Security heightens its alert.

U.S. and European Intelligence says the root of the terrorist threats seem to be coming from two sources: Al Qaeda in based in North Africa and young French radicals who have gone to Pakistan to train with radical jihadists.

A travel alert has been issued for Americans in Europe, reminding Americans to be vigilant in Europe, particularly if they’re visiting public places or using public transportation.

Nine men have been detained in the south of France on suspicion of trafficking firearms and explosives. Three more hae been arrested after their phone numbers were found in the mobile phone of Ryad Hannouni — a Frenchman of Algerian descent who was arrested recently in Italy.