Erdogan returns to a city divided by protests in Istanbul
Thousands greet Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan at Istanbul Airport after a four day North Africa trip. He seeks a balancing act to calm protests while not appeasing his base. The demonstrations rage in Istanbul and Ankara amid casualties and a plummeting stock market.
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Prince Philip Hospitalized for Exploratory Operation
Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, 91, has been admitted to a London clinic for an exploratory operation after abdominal investigations. The queen’s husband is in good spirits and expected to remain up to two weeks, with further updates to follow.
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Governor expresses disappointment as judge dismisses NCAA suit
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett decries the federal judge ruling throwing out his lawsuit against the NCAA over Penn State sanctions tied to the Sandusky scandal. He asserts the claims deserved full review, noting state impact from penalties totaling a $60 million fine a four year bowl ban and scholarship losses.
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Verizon logs to feds spark anger over surveillance
Americans express outrage as Verizon logs calls to the government under a seven year-old program. Senator Lindsey Graham supports the policy at Fox News while critics, including Al Gore, condemn the secrecy and scope of NSA data collection on calls.
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Verizon faces backlash over data sharing with government
Verizon's memo to employees defends customer privacy while confirming it may hand over data when ordered by federal courts. ACLU and critics call for an end to the practice, noting it has operated since 2006 under the Patriot Act framework amid terrorism investigations. Public commenters vow to leave Verizon.
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Koreas Agree to Talks on Reopening Joint Kaesong Complex
North and South Korea will hold government level talks on reopening the Kaesong industrial complex and resuming family reunions and tours, as Washington welcomes dialogue but cautions progress on denuclearization remains separate. The move follows months of tense relations and precedes a U S China summit.
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