Politics Jan 15 NSA has open door into 100,000 computers, thanks to radio waves The National Security Agency placed software on almost 100,000 computers that give the agency the ability to not only spy on the affected technology, but use them in possible cyber attacks, the New York Times reported Wednesday. The report stated…
World Jan 14 West African lions in danger of extinction A recent report finds only 400 West African lions remain in the region. Photo by Jonas Van de Voorde West African lions are in danger of becoming extinct if action isn’t taken,…
Nation Jan 14 Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates warns against downsizing military Judy Woodruff spoke to former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates about his new book "Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War." Video by PBS NewsHour With extended deployments and multiple tours for U.S. troops, some people have asked…
World Jan 14 Mexican newspaper reports U.S. government struck a deal with drug cartel Between 2000 and 2012, the U.S. government struck a deal with Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel that permitted the organization to transport billions of dollars worth of drugs in exchange for information on rival cartels, according to the Mexican newspaper…
World Jan 14 Mass arrests reported in Nigeria after anti-gay legislation went into effect UNAMID police advisors from Nigeria stand in formation during the celebration of the Police. Photo by Flickr User Albert González Farran – UNAMID. After Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, signed a bill last week penalizing gay marriage and gay clubs,…
Nation Jan 14 Federal Appeals Court rules against net neutrality, in favor of Internet service providers D.C. Appeals Court. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons contributor AgnosticPreachersKid The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia struck down the Federal Communications Commission’s open Internet rules today. The court’s decision could give broadband providers,…
Politics Jan 14 WATCH: NJ Gov. Christie gives State of State address Video streaming by Ustream Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J, gives the New Jersey State of the…
World Jan 14 Russia, Hungary move forward on expansion of nuclear power plant Hungary has plans to expand its nuclear energy capacity at its only nuclear power plant in Paks, Hungary. But in order to execute its plans, the country will need financial help from Russia. Photo by Barna Rovács/Wikimedia Commons…
Nation Jan 14 Photo: A fox stops by the U.S. Capitol Architect of the Capitol grounds crew spotted a fox visiting the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Tuesday morning.
Health Jan 13 India reaches milestone in fight against polio India’s vaccination efforts against the polio virus has seen success. The country hasn’t had a reported case of polio in three years. Image by Flickr user Gates Foundation After three years without a reported case of polio, India has…