Investigators don’t know what caused a deadly highway crash that killed 10 people Thursday after a FedEx truck hit a bus that was taking teenagers to tour a college campus in Northern California.
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German Fears About U.S. Spying Could Hurt Trade Deal
In the wake of last year’s revelations about U.S. spying, 85 percent of Germans say they prefer European regulations for data privacy.
Obama Is Poised To Sign Executive Order On Equal Pay And Contractors
Seeking to advance the cause of equal pay for women, President Obama plans to sign an executive order Tuesday barring federal contractors from retaliating against employees who discuss their salaries with each other.
Senate Panel Votes To Declassify Report On CIA Interrogations
A Senate panel voted on Thursday to declassify a controversial report on the interrogation techniques used by the Central Intelligence Agency during the presidency of George W. Bush.
Early Evidence: Fort Hood Gunman Showed No Warning Signs
A picture is beginning to emerge of 34-year-old Army Spc. Ivan Lopez, who officials have said is the man who opened fire Wednesday at Fort Hood, killing at least three people and wounding another 16 before apparently taking his own life.
Oso Mudslide: As List Of Missing Shrinks, Death Toll Rises
Here is some of the latest news from Oso, Wash., the tiny community north of Seattle that was devastated by a mudslide on March 22.
Feds Will Require Rearview Cameras On Vehicles In 2018
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require all new vehicles — from small subcompacts to commercial vans — to have “rear visibility technology” beginning in May 2018.
Labor Board Rules Northwestern University Players Are Employees
A regional director of the National Labor Relations Board ruled that Northwestern University athletes are employees of the school and are allowed to form a union.
White House To Propose Halting NSA Bulk Collection Of Phone Data
President Obama is reportedly preparing to announce a plan to scrap the government’s systematic collection of bulk phone records as part of a far-reaching overhaul of the National Security Agency’s controversial electronic surveillance activities.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Is Safe, FAA Team Concludes
A year-long review of the Boeing 787, which experienced problems such as fuel leaks and a battery fire, has concluded that the plane is safe.