Right before Edward Snowden told the world it was he who had leaked information about some of the government’s most secret surveillance programs, the FBI was hot on his trail.
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John Boehner reports no progress after meeting with Obama
Speaker of the House John Boehner, a Republican from Ohio, stepped out of the White House yesterday after a 90-minute meeting with President Obama and reported no progress.
Obama: ‘Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship … Has To End’
He said he will not negotiate with Republicans when it comes to a cornerstone of his health care law, and he will not negotiate when it comes to another congressional battle to raise the debt ceiling in a little more than two weeks.
Study: Effectiveness Of U.S. Drone Strikes Doubtful
U.S. drone strikes carried out in Pakistan appear to have little impact on insurgent violence in neighboring Afghanistan, according to a new meta-study published by the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College.
Putin ‘Doesn’t Believe In You,’ McCain Tells Russian People
In a stinging response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s put-down of “American exceptionalism,” Arizona Sen. John McCain told Russians Thursday that Putin “doesn’t believe in you.”
Obama: American Ideals, National Security At Stake In Syrian Crisis
In a prime-time speech that followed two weeks of high-stakes drama, President Obama asked the American people to support a military strike against Syria, even as he pursued a diplomatic solution to the standoff.
Obama To Address Nation About Syria On Tuesday
Saying he will continue to “make the best case” in coming days for taking military action against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, President Obama has announced that he will speak to the American people Tuesday about why he’s come to that conclusion.
Mammoth Cave: A Way To Wonder
Wednesday at 9 p.m. – This hour-long documentary relates the remarkable history of Mammoth Cave National Park.
Chelsea Manning: Testing The Military On Transgender Issues
The case of Army Pfc. Bradley Manning tested many complex questions about espionage, journalism and even treason. But there was always one thing that lingered as a subtext to the case: Manning’s struggle with gender identity.
Australian’s Shooting Death Echoes From Oklahoma To Melbourne
In Australia, former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer, a noted advocate of gun control, is telling people to stay away from America.