Sunday, May 31, 2015
Here's what happens now that the Patriot Act provisions expired - USA TODAY
ABC News | Here's what happens now that the Patriot Act provisions expired USA TODAY WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Sunday to move forward with consideration of the USA Freedom Act, a measure that would end the controversial bulk collection of phone metadata. However, Senate leaders were unable to reach a deal to avoid the ... Senate lets NSA spy program lapse, at least for now NSA bulk phone data collection program expires after Senate fails to make deal Rand Paul Takes On 'Eye Roll' Caucus to Oppose Data Gathering in Patriot Act |
Senate fails to strike deal to keep NSA surveillance programs from expiring - Fox News
Fox News | Senate fails to strike deal to keep NSA surveillance programs from expiring Fox News The Senate failed Sunday to strike a deal to extend the NSA's phone surveillance program before the midnight deadline. Members of the GOP-controlled chamber returned Sunday to Capitol Hill in a last-ditch effort to extend the National Security Agency's ... Senate to let NSA spy program lapse, at least for now Rand Paul Takes On 'Eye Roll' Caucus to Oppose Data Gathering in Patriot Act Surveillance programs set to expire at midnight as Senate stalls |
With Surveillance Program Set to Expire, Senate Turns Toward Limits - New York Times
New York Times | With Surveillance Program Set to Expire, Senate Turns Toward Limits New York Times WASHINGTON — The government's authority to sweep up vast quantities of phone records in the hunt for terrorists was set to expire at 12:01 a.m. Monday after Senator Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, blocked an extension of the program during an ... Senate to let NSA spy program lapse, at least for now US surveillance powers to expire as Senate deal fails Senate Poised To Let NSA Spying Expire |
US Senate in urgent surveillance debate as deadline looms - BBC News
BBC News | US Senate in urgent surveillance debate as deadline looms BBC News The US Senate is meeting in a rare weekend sitting to try to avert the expiry of anti-terrorist laws that let security services collect phone data. Senators have failed to extend key provisions of the law, known as the Patriot Act, which are set to expire at midnight ... Clock Runs Out on Renewal of Patriot Act Surveillance Powers Surveillance powers set to lapse with no deal in Senate Senate Moves Toward Limiting NSA Bulk Data Collection |
Iraqi forces bombard ISIS-held Falluja
Three days of bombing the central Iraqi city have left 31 dead as Iraqi warplanes and artillery hit back, targeting ISIS positions but also hitting a market and a mosque.
Senate showdown looms over Patriot Act
The Senate will meet for a rare Sunday session in an effort to reach a compromise that would extend the program in some way.
Sunscreen may not be as effective as claimed
Holly Thaggard, founder and CEO of the skincare line Supergoop, talks to Alex Witt about a study that found that 80% of tested sunscreens do not work as well as they are advertised.
Brain cancers like Beau Biden's kill about 15000 adults each year - Washington Post
CNN | Brain cancers like Beau Biden's kill about 15000 adults each year Washington Post CHICAGO — A variety of malignant brain and central nervous system tumors kill about 15,000 people in the United States each year, often after difficult courses of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, according to experts and data from various cancer ... Beau Biden Passes Away: Tributes and Condolences Pour In Lawmakers pray for Biden family after death of son Beau Beau Biden's Death Triggers an Outpouring of Grief |
Biden's bond with son forged by tragedy
Beau was the light in the terrible darkness that seemed inescapable in the face of tragedy more than 40 years ago.
Tackling campus sexual assault with software
Jessica Ladd and Tracey Vitchers of Sexual Health Innovations are developing a college sexual assault reporting system called Callisto. The University of San Francisco will be the first college to adopt the software.
Will Computers Redefine the Roots of Math?
When a legendary mathematician found a mistake in his own work, he embarked on a computer-aided quest to eliminate human error. To succeed, he has to rewrite the century-old rules underlying all of mathematics.
The post Will Computers Redefine the Roots of Math? appeared first on WIRED.
Beau Biden, son of vice president, dies of brain cancer - USA TODAY
USA TODAY | Beau Biden, son of vice president, dies of brain cancer USA TODAY BETHESDA, Md. — Former Delaware attorney general Beau Biden, the oldest son of Vice President Joe Biden, died Saturday of brain cancer, the vice president's office said. He was 46. Biden had been hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical ... Beau Biden, son of vice president and former Delaware AG, dies at 46 Joe Biden's son Beau dies of brain cancer, aged 46 Vice President Biden's very personal speech to Yale graduates |
Tributes pour in for death of Beau Biden - USA TODAY
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Tributes pour in for death of Beau Biden USA TODAY Tributes poured in online for former Delaware attorney general Beau Biden, who died Saturday of brain cancer at 46. President Obama said his family was grieving with the Bidens, saying Beau took after his father Vice President Joe Biden by devoting his life ... Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, dies at age 46 of brain cancer US vice president Joe Biden's son dies of brain cancer aged 46 US vice president Biden's son Beau dies of brain cancer |
Vice president's son Beau Biden dies at 46 of brain cancer - Washington Post
Newsweek | Vice president's son Beau Biden dies at 46 of brain cancer Washington Post DOVER, Del. — Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden and two-time attorney general for the state of Delaware, has died. The 46-year-old lawyer died Saturday of brain cancer, less than two years after being diagnosed. Beau Biden was hospitalized ... Joe Biden's son Beau dies of brain cancer, aged 46 Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, dies of brain cancer Beau Biden Passes Away: Tributes and Condolences Pour In |
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Vice President Joe Biden's son Beau dies
Vice President Joe Biden's son, Beau Biden, has died after a battle with brain cancer, his family said Saturday.
Significantly more Americans pro-choice: poll
More Americans identify themselves as "pro-choice" than "pro-life," according to a new Gallup report published Friday.
Nurse: Don’t get sick in July
Alexandra Robbins, author of “The Nurses,” shares secrets of the health care system with Alex Witt, and explains why nurses often shoulder the blame when the wrong call is made.
Rand vows showdown
Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul announced via Twitter on Saturday that he plans to force the expiration of the Patriot Act, which will sunset on
Democrat Martin O'Malley launches uphill quest for 2016 nomination - Washington Post
TIME | Democrat Martin O'Malley launches uphill quest for 2016 nomination Washington Post Former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley launched his long-shot bid for the presidency on Saturday, offering himself to Democrats as a younger and more progressive alternative to front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton. “The story of our country's best days is ... Martin O'Malley jumps into presidential race Martin O'Malley sets sights on Hillary Clinton Martin O'Malley Announces Presidential Campaign, Pushing Image of Vitality |
Carter vows US will continue, even step up operations over disputed South ... - Fox News
Fox News | Carter vows US will continue, even step up operations over disputed South ... Fox News Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Saturday urged China to stop trying to convert an artificial reefs in the South China Sea land into a military airfield but that the U.S. has no intentions of ending air and sea operation in the regions. Carter made his comment at ... Impasse Over China's Island-Building Shows No Sign of Easing US says China's island-building erodes security; Beijing angered U.S. Says China Has Placed Mobile Artillery On Reclaimed Island |
A Short History of Unnecessarily Terrifying Toy Patents
Google is only the latest company to patent a terrifying, high-tech toy.
The post A Short History of Unnecessarily Terrifying Toy Patents appeared first on WIRED.
Hundreds of protesters gather outside Phoenix mosque under close police watch - Fox News
Fox News | Hundreds of protesters gather outside Phoenix mosque under close police watch Fox News Nearly 500 protesters gathered outside a Phoenix mosque Friday as police divided the two groups sparring about Islam. A Phoenix man who says he is a former Marine who fought in the Iraq war organized the event and believes Islam is a violent religion. #NotMyAmerica: Social media users debate tense Mohammed cartoon rally Crowds gather for anti-Islam demonstration outside Phoenix mosque Protesters Gather at Phoenix Mosque Under Close Police Watch |
Friday, May 29, 2015
How Dennis Hastert made a fortune in land deals - Washington Post
Los Angeles Times | How Dennis Hastert made a fortune in land deals Washington Post Former House speaker J. Dennis Hastert, who was indicted Thursday on charges of concealing bank withdrawals related to a secret $1.7 million payoff, made a small fortune through real estate investments before leaving Congress. In one controversial ... Hastert Case Is Said to Be Linked to Decades-Old Sexual Abuse Saturday Morning Post: The Weekly View from Washington Dennis Hastert Allegedly Made Payments to Conceal Sexual Misconduct |
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