Apr 11 ‘This does not reflect America’: Congressman presses Mark Zuckerberg on lack of diversity among Facebook leadership By Joshua Barajas "We can do better than that, Mr. Zuckerberg," Democratic Rep. G.K. Butterfield of North Carolina told the tech executive. Continue reading
Apr 11 Russian TV crew escorted from UK hospital treating poisoned spy Sergei Skripal By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Footage posted online by British newspapers showed a reporter from the REN TV network walking along corridors at Salisbury District Hospital early Wednesday and commenting on the apparent lack of security. Continue reading
Apr 11 WATCH: White House says Trump has not made a decision on possible action in Syria By Associated Press White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Apr 11 Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s personal data was improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica By Associated Press Mark Zuckerberg says his Facebook data was included in the personal information sold to malicious third parties, a reference to the Cambridge Analytica scandal that has rocked his company over the past several weeks. Zuckerberg is testifying on Capitol Hill… Continue reading
Apr 11 What we learned from Zuckerberg’s testimony, and what we still don’t know By Erica R. Hendry Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg opened his testimony Tuesday on Capitol Hill with an apology — one that he’s repeated often since first acknowledging the firm Cambridge Analytica had improperly used personal information from as many as 87… Continue reading
Apr 11 WATCH: Paul Ryan says he won’t seek reelection By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Paul Ryan's plans have been the source of much speculation amid Republican concerns over keeping their majority in the House of Representatives. Continue reading
Apr 11 257 people die after military plane crashes in Algeria By Associated Press The crash occurred soon after takeoff from the Boufarik air base southwest of the capital Algiers. Continue reading
Apr 11 If U.S. attacks Syria, Russia threatens to shoot down missiles, target launch sites By Associated Press Russia's ambassador to Lebanon said any missiles fired at Syria would be shot down and the launching sites targeted — a stark warning of a potential major confrontation in Syria. Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before House committee By Erica R. Hendry Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify at 10 a.m. ET Wednesday. Watch live here. Continue reading
Apr 10 Facebook would not ‘proactively’ provide data to immigration officials to help identify threats, Zuckerberg says By Ryan Connelly Holmes CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday that Facebook does cooperate with law enforcement if they become aware of an “imminent threat of harm." Zuckerberg also said Facebook complies with subpoenas and data requests the company deems to be lawful. Continue reading