Hands free devices distract drivers more than phones
AAA Foundation study finds voice controlled dashboards that text or email markedly increase driver distraction. Speech to text systems require greater concentration than talking on a phone or listening to media, causing tunnel vision and reduced roadway scanning. Peter Kissinger cautions about drivers not seeing red lights or hazards.
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CIA deputy director Morell steps down
Michael Morell retired from his post after overseeing Petraeus resignation and defending CIA performance after the Benghazi attack. He was passed over for CIA director by Barack Obama in favor of John Brennan who named Avril Haines as his replacement. Morell also agreed to remove a militant reference in a talking points memo and faced criticism for praising the interrogation program.
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Supreme Court sign ban ruled unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell struck down a broad law barring processions and banners on Supreme Court grounds. The ruling found the statute violated First Amendment free speech protections, noting it could criminalize a preschool field trip parade. Harold Hodge Jr. was arrested in January 2011 for wearing a protest sign on the plaza.
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