Four U.S. Senators introduced legislation that would end the NSA’s bulk collection of Americans’ phone records.
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Justice Department Pushes New Thinking On Kids And Crime
In the old days, treatment for kids incarcerated in a residential facility or detention center focused on changing their behavior. But these days, researchers are searching for better, long-term solutions.
Two Bodies Found Near Costa Concordia Wreck
The remains of two people – presumed to be a missing passenger and crew member from the ill-fated Costa Concordia — have been located by divers near the site of the wrecked cruise liner that was righted last week in a dramatic salvage operation off the Italian coast.
High-Level Meeting Set Between Kerry, Iranian Counterpart
Secretary of State John Kerry plans to meet his Iranian counterpart this week for the highest-level face-to-face between Washington and Tehran in six years.
Costa Concordia Captain Blames Crash On Helmsman
The captain of the Costa Concordia says the helmsman of the ill-fated cruise liner failed to properly execute a last-minute corrective maneuver that could have kept the massive vessel off a rocky shoal near the coast of Tuscany.
Okla. Court Says ‘Baby Veronica’ Should Go To Adoptive Parents
The case is about a Native American girl who was adopted by a couple in South Carolina but who has been living with her biological father for more than a year and a half.
Kenyan Crisis Continues, Death Toll May Rise
Although the Kenyan government claims to be in control of the situation and in the “last stages of the security operation,” more shots have been heard at the upscale mall in Nairobi where dozens of people have been killed since Saturday’s attack by Islamist militants.
Syria Meets Deadline On Chemical Weapons; Fighting Continues
Syria has delivered documents about its arsenal of chemical weapons, meeting a deadline set in the framework agreement between the U.S. and Russia that was announced Sept. 14.
Kenyan Police Say They’re ‘Closing In’ On Mall Attackers
On this third day of a deadly standoff at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, where dozens of people have been killed and more have been wounded by gunmen claiming to be part of a militant Islamist group, Kenyan officials are saying the siege soon may be over.
$3.9 Billion U.S. Defense Contract Includes Missiles For UAE
The U.S. Defense Department has awarded a rich military contract to Lockheed Martin, agreeing to pay more than $3.9 billion for a missile defense system.