National Security Surveillance Programs Renewed
The U S government said a secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court renewal allowed continued telephone surveillance and data collection programs leaked by Edward Snowden. ODNI plans more declassification, with officials hopeful to reveal how legal justification under FISA supports spy activities.
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San Francisco crash victim dies after being run over by fire truck
San Mateo County coroner says 16 year old Ye Mengyuan died from multiple blunt force injuries consistent with being run over by a responding fire truck after the Asiana crash at SFO. In Washington, the House passed a Republican backed NCLB revision reducing federal oversight and returning control to states and districts over how to measure achievement and address failing schools.
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Three killed in clashes over Morsi in Egypt protests
Cairo authorities report three people killed and eight wounded in Friday clashes between supporters and opponents of deposed President Mohammed Morsi as thousands rallied in Egyptian cities demanding his reinstatement. One person remained in critical condition.
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Judge wary of drone strike claims in U S citizen cases
In Washington a judge questioned sweeping claims that courts must refrain from evaluating overseas drone strikes. The ACLU and Center for Constitutional Rights pressed a suit against former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and others for killing three U S citizens in Yemen. The judge doubted allowing personal liability against top officials.
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TSA Expands PreCheck to Allow Direct Applications
The TSA will let travelers apply online or at airports for expedited screening, ending exclusive access for frequent fliers. The plan targets 25 percent of U S passengers by 2013 and 50 percent by 2014, with an $85 five year membership fee after on site interview and fingerprinting at Dulles and Indianapolis.
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