Senate immigration bill nears passage as House balks
U S immigration legislation moves toward Senate approval with the White House backed plan offering a path to citizenship for many in the country illegally. The Senate measure adds border security, visas for highly skilled workers, and a temporary program for lower skilled workers while the House pursues tougher conservative bills.
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Al-Qaida Alters Communication Tactics After Snowden Leaks
U S intelligence officials say terrorist groups including core al-Qaida and its Yemeni branch are changing how they communicate after the NSA disclosures. They report shifting to safer channels and devices, with Skype among previously used tools now viewed as risky. Lawmakers warn the leaks may cost lives as operatives adapt to evade surveillance and counterterrorism measures.
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Lawmakers seek fuller Syria aid plan before funding
U S lawmakers demand a more detailed proposal from the White House on arming Syrian rebels and potential actions such as a no fly zone and U N options. Leaders from Congress press for endgame clarity while weighing U S alignments with allies amid ongoing civil war.
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NIH to retire most chimps from medical research
The NIH will retire about 310 government owned chimpanzees from research over the next few years and keep 50 on retainer for crucial studies only. NIH Director Francis Collins calls it a compassionate era as the Institute of Medicine previously urged limits on invasive chimp research.
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