NSA revelations spark renewed congressional scrutiny
Leaked NSA audit shows agency repeatedly exceeded privacy rules since 2008 with reports suggesting deliberate concealment of details from authorities. Lawmakers like Leahy and Feinstein vow hearings and enhanced oversight as Obama pledges reforms and a privacy officer, while some senators warn the iceberg detail is just a fragment.
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CIA acknowledges Area 51 fuels Las Vegas UFO buzz
The CIA declassification acknowledges Area 51 by name and maps Groom Lake base, sparking renewed belief among believers and skeptics about hidden alien contact. The National Security Archive secured restored mentions of Area 51 after redactions, though the 407 page report keeps many sections unreadable.
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Dow Slides in Worst Week of 2013 as Yields Rise
Stocks closed lower after a week marked by weak retailer results and rate-sensitive shares. The Dow fell 2.2 percent for the week to 15081.47, the S&P 500 slipped 2.1 percent, and the Nasdaq edged down. Bond yields climbed to 2.83 percent, fueling concerns about borrowing costs and potential Fed tapering.
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