Head of revived watchdog pledges open look at U.S. surveillance
By Alina Selyukh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of a newly revived federal privacy oversight board pledged on Wednesday to … Continue reading
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North Carolina governor signs law aimed at restarting executions
By Colleen Jenkins WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) – North Carolina's governor, hoping to resume executions in his state, on Wednesday … Continue reading
Stop force-feeding Guantanamo prisoners: Senator
By Jane Sutton GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein urged the Pentagon on Wednesday … Continue reading
NC repeals law that allowed racial bias appeals
North Carolina has repealed a landmark law that had allowed convicted murderers to have their sentences reduced to life in … Continue reading
FBI says it uses surveillance drones on U.S. soil
By David Ingram WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States uses drones for surveillance in some limited law enforcement situations, FBI … Continue reading
More homes evacuated after new Colorado wildfire
A new wildfire in the foothills southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of dozens of homes Wednesday as hot and … Continue reading
Investigators want missile theory probed in ’96 TWA Flight 800 crash
A group of whistleblowers, including a number of aviation experts, have come forward in a new documentary to claim that … Continue reading
Boston poised to begin condom giveaway in high schools
By Stephanie Simon (Reuters) – Students at all Boston public high schools may soon be able to obtain free condoms … Continue reading