Oct 30 Congolese Army and hardened UN Forces make gains against rebels Democratic Republic of Congo is home to the longest-running conflict in Africa. But after decades of battles and more than five million deaths, UN peacekeeping forces are bolstered by a new mandate to contain the conflict. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch Sebelius apologizes over website launch 'debacle' but contends it is secure Kathleen Sebelius apologizes for HealthCare.gov glitches… Continue watching
Oct 30 Health care hearing expected to put Sebelius in hot seat By Christina Bellantoni Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has acknowledged that the launch of HealthCare.gov has been "rockier than we would have liked." Photo by Erich Schlegel/For The Washington Post via Getty Images If you thought Tuesday's hearing was testy, that… Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch Congress grills Medicare head as some insurance holders get cancellation notices Congress grills Medicare head as some insurance holders get cancellation notices… Continue watching
Oct 29 New poll gives McAuliffe big lead in Virginia By Terence Burlij Virginia Tech students attend a Monday event in Blacksburg, Va. for gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe. Photo by Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images With one week to go until Election Day in Virginia, Democrat Terry McAuliffe has expanded… Continue reading
Oct 28 Watch New York uses lessons learned from Sandy to build defenses against super-storms New York uses lessons learned from Sandy to build defenses against super-storms… Continue watching
Oct 28 Watch Uproar over U.S. surveillance scope raises question of what spying is acceptable Uproar over U.S. surveillance scope raises question of what spying is acceptable… Continue watching
Oct 27 Velvet Underground leader and legendary musician Lou Reed is dead Singer Lou Reed performs on stage at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam, on June 14, 2012. Credit: Paul Bergen/AFP/GettyImages Rolling Stone reports Velvet Underground leader and celebrated New York musician Lou Reed is dead at 71. Continue reading
Oct 26 Meet the student hackers behind the 'Plaid Parliament of Pwning' By Travis Daub Earlier this year, the "Plaid Parliament of Pwning" team held a hacking contest for high school students called "Toaster Wars." Consider a phone charger that not only charges your smartphone, but also scans any Android device for malware, viruses and… Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch Saudi women take to the road Women in Saudi Arabia stood up to authorities Saturday by breaking a ban on driving. The rule stems from conservative religious customs and isn't written in law -- but that hasn't stopped police from arresting women who get behind the… Continue watching