HBO: Programming Could Be Sold Directly Through Internet Providers
HBO CEO Richard Plepler is saying something a lot of the television network’s fans have been waiting to hear — that its content could be offered to customers directly through their Internet service providers instead of a cable company.
Three Marines Killed In Shooting At Base In Virginia
A Marine opened fire at a Virginia base Thursday night, killing two other Marines before turning the gun on himself.
‘Endless Wreckage’: Blizzard Triggers Huge Canadian Traffic Pileup
A quick moving blizzard plowed through the central Canadian plains province of Alberta this week, triggering a massive vehicle pileup on Thursday; scores of motorists were stranded near the provincial capital of Edmonton.
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski Says He Will Step Down
The chairman of the Federal Communication Commission announced during a staff meeting on Friday that he intends to step down “in the coming weeks.”
CIA Drone Operations Could Be Handed To Pentagon
The responsibility for counterterrorism operations involving unmanned drones could soon begin shifting from the CIA to the Pentagon as part of Obama administration efforts to mollify critics who say the program lacks transparency
Gaza Militants Fire Rockets, As Obama Heads To West Bank
Militants in Gaza fired rockets into Israel on Thursday, just as President Obama travelled from Israel to the West Bank, where he met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
United Nations Will Investigate Possible Use Of Chemical Weapons In Syria
The United Nations is launching an investigation into the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria.
South Korea Eyes Pyongyang After Possible Cyberattack
Computer networks at South Korea’s three main broadcasters and major banks crashed simultaneously Wednesday, leading to speculation that it was caused by a North Korean cyberattack.
How The Federal Budget Is Just Like Your Family Budget (Or Not)
The House has begun debate on its budget resolution, with a vote expected later this week. And as supporters talk about this budget, there’s one comparison you hear a lot.
Off The Battlefield, Military Women Face Risks From Male Troops
According to the Pentagon’s own research, more than 1 in 4 women who join the military will be sexually assaulted during their careers.
