President Obama unveiled his 2014 budget proposal Wednesday, calling it is a “fiscally responsible blueprint” that can help grow the economy and shrink deficits.
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‘Very High’ Chance North Korea Will Soon Test Fire Missile
North Korea’s next provocative move — the test firing of a medium-range ballistic missile — could happen at any moment, according to South Korean officials.
U.S. Will Deploy Solid-State Laser Weapon On Ship Headed To Persian Gulf
For the first time ever, the United States is deploying a solid-state laser weapon. The Laser Weapon System (LaWS) successfully destroyed a drone in flight during a test run and will head to the Persian Gulf aboard the USS Ponce as part of what the military is calling an “at-sea demonstration.”
Fatalities Reported After Strong Quake Hits Southern Iran
An earthquake measuring magnitude 6.3 struck southwestern Iran near the Persian Gulf, in the vicinity of the country’s only nuclear power plant, on Tuesday.
After Tumultuous Three Years, Seattle Police Chief John Diaz Will Step Down
With his department under the watch of the federal government, Seattle Police Chief John Diaz announced today he was stepping down.
Mine Safety Reform Stalled Three Years After Deadly Blast
Another year passes without the mine safety reform promised by members of Congress and President Obama in the wake of the worst mine disaster in this country in 40 years.
Broadcasters Struggle To Tap Into The ‘Zero TV’ Crowd
Broadcasters will convene this week in Las Vegas to discuss how to win back the “Zero TV Crowd”: a rapidly growing demographic of people who don’t subscribe to cable or satellite TV services.
FAA Will Delay Closure Of 149 Air Traffic Control Towers Until June
The Federal Aviation Administration has decided to delay the closing of 149 airport control towers until mid-June.
North Korea To Shut Jointly Run Factories, May Test Missile
Monday’s developments on the Korean Peninsula, where tensions have been running even higher than usual in recent weeks:
Former British Prime Minister Thatcher Dies
Margaret Thatcher, who as British prime minister in the 1980s became known as the “Iron Lady” for her tough economic policies, her partnership with President Reagan in standing up to communism and the short war with Argentina over the Falklands, has died.