Terrorists adapt communications after NSA leaks
U S intelligence agencies scramble to preserve surveillance as al Qaida and related groups seek new methods after an NSA contractor leaked details of spying programs. Officials cite changes by al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula and other groups, with encryption and new contact methods reducing detectability. The disclosures prompt debate on the impact, with lawmakers warning of possible harm and pro privacy voices highlighting the broader security costs.
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Kimberly Dozier
Washington (Ap
U.S
al-Qaida
National Security Agency
NSA
Erie
al- Qaida
Arabian Peninsula
Edward Snowden
Prc
Intellim Committee
Mike Rogers
R-Mich
Angus King
I-Maine
Snowden
M.E
Spike” Bowman
FBI
University of Virginia
Center For National Security Law
Director For
National Intelligence
Keith Alexander
Alexander
Google
Yahoo
Skype
YouTube
Adam Raisman
Site Intelligence Group
TOR
Raisman
Global renewables to be major power source by 2016
The IEA projects renewable energy to become the second largest electricity source after coal by 2016, with wind solar and hydro driving growth. Non hydro renewables will reach 8 percent of global energy by 2018, while developing countries led by China account for much of the expansion. Growth in Europe and the U.S. is expected to slow amid shifting subsidies and policy.
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Jonathan Fahey
AP Energy
Wrnter
New York
International Energy Agency
IEA
Energy Security and Research
Paris
U.S
China
India
Europe
Barack Obama
Supreme Court rules Prop 8 unconstitutional and DOMA struck down
The court leaves Prop 8 ruling intact and invalidates DOMA, enabling federal recognition of same sex marriages. Chief Justice Roberts writes the Prop 8 decision with no merits ruling, while Justice Kennedy leads DOMA majority. Celebration follows outside the court as the decision is announced.
Court ruling affirms same sex marriage nationwide in historic decision
Reporters briefed on the decision as crowds cheered and waved, celebrating a ruling that extends federal benefits to married same sex couples in states that allow it. The decision, joined by four liberal justices, faces dissent from Roberts Alito Thomas and Scalia. The ruling aligns with prior state adoptions and California's brief legalization period while clarifying differing benefits for travelers and residents. The 10th anniversary of Lawrence v. Texas marks the court’s timing.
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DOMA
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Samuel Alito
Clarence Thomas
Scalia
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California
Texas
Pearce Calls to Protect Energy Jobs at Home
Pearce argues that the administration's energy policies threaten New Mexico jobs and affordable power. He cites a claimed war on coal and EU cap and trade as examples of job-killing energy reform. He urges protecting the environment without imposing heavy-handed policies that raise energy costs.
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Pearce
European Union
Texas abortion ban bill prompts Capitol protest surge
Davis drew national attention as activists gathered at the Capitol amid a fierce abortion fight. Her message helped Democrats win a rare Texas Legislature victory while Republicans pressed a measure to ban abortion after 20 weeks and require clinics to upgrade to ambulatory surgical center status. The bill would force many clinics to close, with rural areas facing long drives for care and only a few clinics designated to operate. Cecile Richards warned the plan could push women toward unsafe methods as supporters argued health benefits.
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Davis
Barack Obama
Capitol
Texas
Kirk Watson
Austin
Senate
Democrats
Mexico
Cecile Richards
Planned Parenthood Action Fund
Ann
Filibuster Ends After Hourlong Texas Senate Clash
Davis of Fort Worth led a prolonged filibuster as Republicans watched for slips and a vote to end the stalled speech. The tense night saw a back brace aid disputed, a third-point trigger, and lawmakers shouting before a late vote ended the filibuster minutes before midnight. Protesters swarmed Senate corridors as security struggled to regain order.
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Davis
Campbell
New Braunfels
Senate Security
Department of Public Safety
Dan Patrick
Houston
Patrick
Sen
Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa
Hinojosa
Watchdog: IRS Fought Oversight In Tea Party Cases
The National Taxpayer Advocate cites a culture at the IRS Exempt Organizations division that resisted intervention by the taxpayer advocate and allowed extra scrutiny of tax exempt status petitions. The report follows disclosures that Tea Party and other conservative groups were targeted for delays and burdens during 2010 to 2012 applications.
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IRS
Stephen Ohlemacher
Associated Press
Washington
Internal Revenue Service
National Taxpayer Advocate
Nina E. Olson
Congress
Tax Agency
Olson
Exempt Organizations
Taxpayer Advocate
County Fair and Rodeo reveals star studded lineup
The county confirms an August lineup featuring Josh Turner on Saturday August 10 Sara Evans August 9 Josh Abbott August 8 Jeremy Camp Faith and Family Night August 7 Randy Rogers Band with Morgan Frazier August 6 and Texas Jamm Band August 6 7 2019 plus daily shows at the small concert area Ham Bone Express Pig Races ventriloquist Kevin Johnson and Equilibrium Circus. Improvements to Lovington fairgrounds include new bathrooms and expanded outdoor concert area.
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Josh Turner
Sara Evans
West Texas
Josh Abbott
Jeremy Camp
Randy Rogers
Morgan Frazier
George Strait
Kevin Johnson
Equilibrium Circus
Lovington
District Funding Error Shorted Schools by Forty Thousand
An alphabetical listing error in census poverty data led to a district shortfall of about 40 430 in funding, triggering tutoring cuts. The error affected roughly 50 districts and charter schools, with several districts owing or receiving misallocated sums. Rio Rancho Lovington Santa Fe face repayment totals. The funding unit value remains at 3673.54.
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Albuquerque
Paul Aguilar
U.S
West Las Vegas
Las Vegas West
Las Vegas
PED
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Lovington Public Schools
Santa Fe
Skandera
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