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Here's what happens now that the Patriot Act provisions expired - USA TODAY

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ABC News Here's what happens now that the Patriot Act provisions expired USA TODAY WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Sunday to move forward with consideration of the USA Freedom Act, a measure that would end the controversial bulk collection of phone metadata. However, Senate leaders were unable to reach a deal to avoid the ... Senate lets NSA spy program lapse, at least for now Reuters NSA bulk phone data collection program expires after Senate fails to make deal Fox News Rand Paul Takes On 'Eye Roll' Caucus to Oppose Data Gathering in Patriot Act New York Times ABC News - NBCNews.com - NDTV all 2,126 news articles »

Senate lets NSA spy program lapse, at least for now - Reuters

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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 New York Times NSA bulk phone data collection program expires after Senate fails to make deal Fox News NSA Domestic Surveillance Program Expires After Senate Fails to Reach Deal ABC News USA TODAY - NBCNews.com - Wall Street Journal all 2,067 news articles »

Senate fails to strike deal to keep NSA surveillance programs from expiring - Fox News

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Fox News Senate fails to strike deal to keep NSA surveillance programs from expiring Fox News The Senate failed Sunday to strike a deal to extend the NSA's phone surveillance program before the midnight deadline. Members of the GOP-controlled chamber returned Sunday to Capitol Hill in a last-ditch effort to extend the National Security Agency's ... Senate to let NSA spy program lapse, at least for now Reuters Rand Paul Takes On 'Eye Roll' Caucus to Oppose Data Gathering in Patriot Act New York Times Surveillance programs set to expire at midnight as Senate stalls Los Angeles Times BBC News - Huffington Post - CNN all 1,997 news articles »

PATRIOT ACT SHOWDOWN Surveillance powers set to lapse with no deal in Senate

PATRIOT ACT SHOWDOWN Surveillance powers set to lapse with no deal in Senate

US Senate in urgent surveillance debate as deadline looms - BBC News

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BBC News US Senate in urgent surveillance debate as deadline looms BBC News The US Senate is meeting in a rare weekend sitting to try to avert the expiry of anti-terrorist laws that let security services collect phone data. Senators have failed to extend key provisions of the law, known as the Patriot Act, which are set to expire at midnight ... Clock Runs Out on Renewal of Patriot Act Surveillance Powers NBCNews.com Surveillance powers set to lapse with no deal in Senate Fox News Senate Moves Toward Limiting NSA Bulk Data Collection New York Times Reuters - USA TODAY - ABC News all 1,684 news articles »

NOT GOING ANYWHERE: Travel ban for five ex-Gitmo inmates extended

'What we need is new leadership': 2016 candidates sound off as race heats up

Can LeBron give Cleveland its first...

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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. Read more

CRUSTY DEFENSE? Att'y KOs DNA because DC slay suspect hates pizza

Muslim chaplain stunned by cabin crew's claim

The denial of a simple request for an unopened can of Diet Coke on a United Airlines flight left Tahera Ahmad in tears. The reactions of her fellow passengers upset her even more.

SAD END TO SEARCH Caretaker arrested after burned body ID'd as girl, 6

Beau Biden tributes amass following death - USA TODAY

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NBCNews.com Beau Biden tributes amass following death USA TODAY Tributes poured in for former Delaware attorney general Beau Biden, who died Saturday of brain cancer at 46. President Obama said his family was grieving with the Bidens, adding that Beau took after his father Vice President Joe Biden by devoting his life to ... Vice president's son Beau Biden dies at 46 of brain cancer Washington Post Tributes pour in from across political spectrum after death of Beau Biden CNN Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, dies at 46 MarketWatch New York Daily News - Fox News - Irish Independent all 533 news articles »

Tributes pour in for death of Beau Biden - USA TODAY

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Tributes pour in for death of Beau Biden USA TODAY Tributes poured in online for former Delaware attorney general Beau Biden, who died Saturday of brain cancer at 46. President Obama said his family was grieving with the Bidens, saying Beau took after his father Vice President Joe Biden by devoting his life ... Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, dies at age 46 of brain cancer New York Daily News US vice president Joe Biden's son dies of brain cancer aged 46 Irish Independent US vice president Biden's son Beau dies of brain cancer Irish Times Washington Post (blog) - Philly.com - ABC News all 466 news articles »

Joe Biden's son Beau dies of brain cancer - Reuters

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Reuters Joe Biden's son Beau dies of brain cancer Reuters WASHINGTON Former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, son of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, died on Saturday after battling brain cancer, the vice president said. He was 46. "The entire Biden family is saddened beyond words," Vice President Biden ... Beau Biden Passes Away: Tributes and Condolences Pour In ABC News Beau Biden, Vice President Joe Biden's Son, Dies at 46 New York Times Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, dies of brain cancer Fox News NBCNews.com - Washington Post - CNN all 195 news articles »

Beau Biden, vice president's son, dies of brain cancer - Washington Post

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New York Times Beau Biden, vice president's son, dies of brain cancer Washington Post Joseph Robinette “Beau” Biden III, the son of Vice President Biden and former state attorney general of Delaware, died Saturday after battling brain cancer for several years. Biden, 46, the oldest son of the vice president and the rising star of a family dynasty, ... Joseph R. Biden III, Vice President's Son, Dies at 46 New York Times Joe Biden's son, Beau, dies of brain cancer Reuters Beau Biden, Son of Vice President Joe Biden, Dies After Battle With Brain Cancer NBCNews.com CNN - TIME - Wall Street Journal all 133 news articles »

Significantly more Americans pro-choice: poll

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More Americans identify themselves as "pro-choice" than "pro-life," according to a new Gallup report published Friday. Read more

O'Malley attacks big banks, political dynasties in launching uphill 2016 bid - Washington Post

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Hollywood Reporter O'Malley attacks big banks, political dynasties in launching uphill 2016 bid Washington Post DAVENPORT, Iowa —Former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley launched his long-shot White House bid on Saturday with populist attacks on corporate giants, big banks and political dynasties, offering himself as a younger, more progressive alternative to ... With tough words for Wall St, O'Malley launches White House bid Reuters Martin O'Malley broadens Democrats' field for 2016 White House race Christian Science Monitor Sunday talk shows: O'Malley to discuss challenging Clinton USA TODAY Telegraph.co.uk - Hindustan Times - NBCNews.com all 769 news articles »

Nurse: Don’t get sick in July

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Alexandra Robbins, author of “The Nurses,” shares secrets of the health care system with Alex Witt, and explains why nurses often shoulder the blame when the wrong call is made. Read more

O'Malley's challenge to Clinton: Ideological or generational? Or both? - Washington Post

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NBCNews.com O'Malley's challenge to Clinton: Ideological or generational? Or both? Washington Post BALTIMORE — “I'm drawn to tough challenges,” Martin O'Malley said, “and this one is certainly a tough challenge.” Unruffled in a crisp white shirt and necktie, O'Malley sat in a windowless conference room in his bustling campaign office on Friday afternoon. Martin O'Malley jumps into presidential race USA TODAY Analysis: Martin O'Malley Is Hillary Clinton's Strongest Rival, But He's Still ... NBCNews.com O'Malley announces he will seek Democratic nomination for 2016 White House Fox News New York Times - CBS News - BBC News all 614 news articles »

Rand vows showdown

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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 Read more

Who the heck is Martin O'Malley?

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Don't worry if you're not yet familiar with Martin O'Malley — you will be after you take this quiz. Read more

Blatter blames U.S., Europe for FIFA's woes

FIFA's newly re-elected chief wastes no time in pointing the finger at the U.S. and Europe over the corruption allegations that threatened to derail his presidential bid.

MURDER CAPITAL Baltimore’s homicide rate dwarfs that of similar cities

Blatter condemns U.S., Europe corruption claims

FIFA's newly re-elected chief wastes no time in pointing the finger at the U.S. and Europe over the corruption allegations that threatened to derail his presidential bid.

Dennis Hastert Allegedly Engaged in Sexual Misconduct With Male Individual ... - ABC News

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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 USA TODAY AP source: Hastert paid to keep old sex abuse claims secret Chron.com Hastert paid off former pupil, official says Philly.com Boston Globe (subscription) - Washington Post all 975 news articles »

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.

Obama Warns the Senate to Pass Surveillance Law - New York Times

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New York Times Obama Warns the Senate to Pass Surveillance Law New York Times WASHINGTON — President Obama suggested ominously on Friday that allowing domestic surveillance programs to expire at a Sunday deadline could lead to a terrorist attack on the United States. Pushing the Senate to break a logjam on legislation, Mr. Rollback of US spy powers would mark post-9/11 watershed Reuters Sen. Mike Lee: Quickly approve the USA Freedom Act Washington Post Paul gains backers before Patriot Act showdown Boston Globe (subscription) New York Daily News - Daily Beast - 10TV all 887 news articles »

Citations for the May 29, 2015 TRMS

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Links to material cited on Friday night's show Read more

Friday Night News Dump: Art project edition

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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 Read more

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert accused of hiding sex abuse of former ... - Los Angeles Times

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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 New York Times Dennis Hastert's rise was based on being the no 'skeletons' guy — until this week Washington Post Ex-House Speaker Dennis Hastert paid former male student $3.5M to keep quiet ... New York Daily News Reuters - Politico - Bloomberg all 748 news articles »

The US Tried to Stuxnet North Korea’s Nuclear Program

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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 .

Anti-gay laws hit a big, red wall

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Texas and North Carolina seem to have averted a likely Indiana-style showdown over controversial legislation considered by many to be anti-LGBT. Read more

O'Malley: TV

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O’Malley served as an inspiration for a fictional character on what TV series? Read more

O'Malley Teases Campaign Watchers - Wall Street Journal

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Wall Street Journal O'Malley Teases Campaign Watchers Wall Street Journal Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley strummed "Hail to the Chief," in a wink at supporters as he prepares to mount a liberal challenge to Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential race. Photo: AP. Transcript +. This transcript has been automatically ... Is Martin O'Malley more just a back-up plan? BBC News 10 ways Martin O'Malley can beat Hillary Clinton Washington Post (blog) Immigration As 2016 Issue Upped With Martin O'Malley's Candidacy NBCNews.com NPR - CBS Local all 227 news articles »

IRAN'S JOKE JUSTICE Cartoonist faces prison for her depiction of parliament

Report: Hastert paid to conceal sexual...

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Tribune company reporters, citing two unnamed federal law enforcement officials, report that former House Speaker Dennis Hastert was paying someone from his past to conceal sexual misconduct. NBC News has not confirmed these reports. Read more

Watch This Terrifying Cheetah Robot Jump Over Hurdles

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Robotics engineers from MIT built a battery-powered quadruped robot that can run as fast as a human and jump over hurdles, all on its own. The post Watch This Terrifying Cheetah Robot Jump Over Hurdles appeared first on WIRED .