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Jun 02

WASHINGTON — An emotional Amtrak CEO pledged to lawmakers Tuesday that safety technology that could have prevented a deadly derailment last month in Philadelphia will be put into operation, while Democrats and Republicans exchanged barbs over whether Congress or the…

Jun 02

FBI behind mysterious surveillance aircraft over U.S. cities

WASHINGTON — The FBI is operating a small air force with scores of low-flying planes across the country carrying video and, at times, cellphone surveillance technology — all hidden behind fictitious companies that are fronts for the government, The Associated…

Monday on the NewsHour, what’s next for the Patriot Act after the Senate failed to pass an extension of three key provisions? Also: Supreme Court rulings on workplace discrimination and online threats, China’s apparent military expansion in disputed waters, a…

Jun 01

Twitter reacts to Caitlyn Jenner's debut

Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, made her debut online today with a new Twitter account alongside the release of Vanity Fair’s July cover, featuring a portrait by Annie Leibovitz.