Sunday, May 31, 2015
Report: EPL footballers filmed racist sex party
Three Leicester City players -- including manager Nigel Pearson's son -- were forced to apologize Sunday after a video surfaced that reportedly shows them participating in a racist sex orgy in Thailand.
Senate lets NSA spy program lapse, at least for now - Reuters
Reuters | Senate lets NSA spy program lapse, at least for now Reuters WASHINGTON The legal authority for U.S. spy agencies' collection of Americans' phone records and other data expired at midnight on Sunday after the U.S. Senate failed to pass legislation extending the powers. After debate pitting Americans' distrust of ... Rand Paul Takes On 'Eye Roll' Caucus to Oppose Data Gathering in Patriot Act NSA bulk phone data collection program expires after Senate fails to make deal NSA Domestic Surveillance Program Expires After Senate Fails to Reach Deal |
With Surveillance Program Set to Expire, Senate Turns Toward Limits - New York Times
New York Times | With Surveillance Program Set to Expire, Senate Turns Toward Limits New York Times WASHINGTON — The government's authority to sweep up vast quantities of phone records in the hunt for terrorists was set to expire at 12:01 a.m. Monday after Senator Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, blocked an extension of the program during an ... Senate to let NSA spy program lapse, at least for now US surveillance powers to expire as Senate deal fails Senate Poised To Let NSA Spying Expire |
US Senate to let NSA spy program lapse, at least for now - Reuters
Reuters | US Senate to let NSA spy program lapse, at least for now Reuters WASHINGTON The legal authority for U.S. spy agencies' collection of Americans' phone records and other data was set to expire at midnight on Sunday after the U.S. Senate failed to pass legislation extending the controversial powers. After debate pitting ... NSA must end bulk data collection even as Senate moves ahead on NSA bill Senate, in Reversal, Turns Toward Limits on Spying Senate fails to strike deal to keep NSA surveillance programs from expiring |
Iraqi forces bombard ISIS-held Falluja
Three days of bombing the central Iraqi city have left 31 dead as Iraqi warplanes and artillery hit back, targeting ISIS positions but also hitting a market and a mosque.
Senate Moves Toward Limiting NSA Bulk Data Collection - New York Times
New York Times | Senate Moves Toward Limiting NSA Bulk Data Collection New York Times WASHINGTON — In a rare Sunday night session, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to begin a debate on a bill passed by the House to curtail a national security surveillance program approved after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. But the law that ... Some NSA surveillance powers likely to expire Senate to let NSA spy program lapse, at least temporarily Patriot Act provisions set to expire as Senate compromise comes late |
Beau Biden, Son of Vice President Joe Biden, Dies at 46 - Fox News
Fox News | Beau Biden, Son of Vice President Joe Biden, Dies at 46 Fox News Joseph R. "Beau" Biden III, the son of Vice President Joe Biden, died Saturday at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C. after battling brain cancer, The Associated Press reports. He was 46. Biden was the son of Joe Biden and his first wife, Neilia ... Beau Biden dies at 46; son of VP had life of adversity Today we are all Bidens Biggest news you missed this weekend |
Senate showdown looms over Patriot Act
The Senate will meet for a rare Sunday session in an effort to reach a compromise that would extend the program in some way.
Senate holds vote on Patriot Act
The Senate convenes for a rare Sunday session to review key anti-terrorism programs under the Patriot Act, which are set to expire at midnight if the Senate fails to conduct a successful vote. Republican Senator Rand Paul has said he plans to derail...
Can LeBron give Cleveland its first...
Can LeBron James bring a championship title to the Cleveland Cavaliers his first year back to his home state? Cristina Beltran, Jamil Smith, Jamie Kilstein and Jemele Hill join to discuss.
Biden's bond with son forged by tragedy
Beau was the light in the terrible darkness that seemed inescapable in the face of tragedy more than 40 years ago.
Sanders compares his sex essay to '50 Shades'
After staying silent for several days, Sanders on "Meet the Press" Sunday addressed the controversial article.
Tackling campus sexual assault with software
Jessica Ladd and Tracey Vitchers of Sexual Health Innovations are developing a college sexual assault reporting system called Callisto. The University of San Francisco will be the first college to adopt the software.
U.S. student stopped bomber from entering mosque
The father of Abduljaleel Alarbash says his son died a hero along with others because they prevented a suicide bomber getting inside a crowded mosque. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Vice President Joe Biden's son Beau dies
Vice President Joe Biden's son, Beau Biden, has died after a battle with brain cancer, his family said Saturday.
Significantly more Americans pro-choice: poll
More Americans identify themselves as "pro-choice" than "pro-life," according to a new Gallup report published Friday.
Rand vows showdown
Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul announced via Twitter on Saturday that he plans to force the expiration of the Patriot Act, which will sunset on
Pentagon chief hits out at China
China's land reclamation in the South China Sea is out of step with international rules, and turning underwater land into airfields won't expand its sovereignty
Carter vows US will continue, even step up operations over disputed South ... - Fox News
Fox News | Carter vows US will continue, even step up operations over disputed South ... Fox News Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Saturday urged China to stop trying to convert an artificial reefs in the South China Sea land into a military airfield but that the U.S. has no intentions of ending air and sea operation in the regions. Carter made his comment at ... Impasse Over China's Island-Building Shows No Sign of Easing US says China's island-building erodes security; Beijing angered U.S. Says China Has Placed Mobile Artillery On Reclaimed Island |
This Week in God, 5.30.15
For most, Matthew 25:40 is about the poor. For some conservatives in the right-to-discriminate fight, it's about them.
UPDATE 3-Obama says 'handful of senators' blocking US surveillance reforms - Reuters
Los Angeles Times | UPDATE 3-Obama says 'handful of senators' blocking US surveillance reforms Reuters (Adds context on House and comment from Republican aide, paragraphs 7-8.) By Patricia Zengerle and Roberta Rampton. WASHINGTON May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama warned on Friday that surveillance powers used to prevent attacks on ... Administration warns terror-fighting tools set to expire Sunday, as Senate battles ... Dueling pleas on security Rollback of US spy powers would mark post-9/11 watershed |
Dennis Hastert Allegedly Engaged in Sexual Misconduct With Male Individual ... - ABC News
ABC News | Dennis Hastert Allegedly Engaged in Sexual Misconduct With Male Individual ... ABC News The alleged "misconduct" referenced in the indictment of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert is of a sexual nature involving a male individual, dating back to Hastert's time as a high school wrestling coach and history teacher in Yorkville, Illinois, sources ... Official: Hastert paid hush money to hide sexual misconduct AP source: Hastert paid to keep old sex abuse claims secret Hastert paid off former pupil, official says |
U.S. defense chief to China: End sea expansion
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter calls on Beijing to stop expanding its territory claims by building new artificial islands in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Hundreds of protesters gather outside Phoenix mosque under close police watch - Fox News
Fox News | Hundreds of protesters gather outside Phoenix mosque under close police watch Fox News Nearly 500 protesters gathered outside a Phoenix mosque Friday as police divided the two groups sparring about Islam. A Phoenix man who says he is a former Marine who fought in the Iraq war organized the event and believes Islam is a violent religion. #NotMyAmerica: Social media users debate tense Mohammed cartoon rally Crowds gather for anti-Islam demonstration outside Phoenix mosque Protesters Gather at Phoenix Mosque Under Close Police Watch |
Friday, May 29, 2015
Friday Night News Dump: Art project edition
Alison Sanford, with advanced achievement in both news dumps and Friday nights, puts her memory of the week's news coverage to the test for a chance to become the off-site curator of the TRMS
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert accused of hiding sex abuse of former ... - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times | Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert accused of hiding sex abuse of former ... Los Angeles Times J. Dennis Hastert stumbled into political power amid a Republican sex scandal in 1998 that unexpectedly elevated the husky Illinoisan to a position just two heartbeats away from the presidency. He became the longest-serving Republican House speaker in ... Hastert Case Is Said to Be Linked to Decades-Old Sexual Abuse Dennis Hastert's rise was based on being the no 'skeletons' guy — until this week Ex-House Speaker Dennis Hastert paid former male student $3.5M to keep quiet ... |
Ex-US lawmaker Hastert aimed to hide sexual misconduct with male: LA Times - Reuters
Reuters | Ex-US lawmaker Hastert aimed to hide sexual misconduct with male: LA Times Reuters WASHINGTON Indicted former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Hastert was paying a male former Illinois high school student to conceal his alleged sexual abuse of the youth when Hastert was a teacher and wrestling coach there, the Los ... Once-Calming Leader and a Stunning Turn Everything You Need to Know About the Hastert Indictment A second person accused Hastert of sexual abuse, official says |
The US Tried to Stuxnet North Korea’s Nuclear Program
Stuxnet had a fraternal twin that was designed to attack North Korea’s nuclear program.
The post The US Tried to Stuxnet North Korea’s Nuclear Program appeared first on WIRED.
Dennis Hastert's rise was based on being the no 'skeletons' guy — until this week - Washington Post
Newsweek | Dennis Hastert's rise was based on being the no 'skeletons' guy — until this week Washington Post It was the most tumultuous of times, and House Republicans needed a steady hand whose personal and professional life could withstand the harsh scrutiny of the moment. One lawmaker fit the bill: Denny Hastert. In December 1998, after they had ousted ... Official: Hastert paid hush money to hide sexual misconduct Dennis Hastert Allegedly Engaged in Sexual Misconduct During Time as ... Payments by Hastert Linked to Report of Sexual Abuse |
The women attracted to ISIS -- and why
More than 100 women who left their homes to join ISIS are being tracked -- including the infamous 'Bird of Jannah' whose blog is a lure for other women.
Google Photos Is Your New Essential Picture App
Google Photos will free up space on your phone, help you find buried memories, and make boring images better.
The post Google Photos Is Your New Essential Picture App appeared first on WIRED.
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