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NSA Chief: Spying Program Foiled Terror Plots

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The head of the National Security Agency led a parade of witnesses who described how the programs have helped foil at least 50 terrorist plots.

U.S., Taliban to Hold Formal Peace Talks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Taliban will join peace talks with the United States and begin negotiating with Afghan officials, leaders from both sides announced Tuesday.

Chilly G-8: Obama, Putin Agree to Disagree on Syria

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A chilly mood prevailed between President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin when they gathered for bilateral talks at the G-8 Summit.

Muslim Cleric Sentenced for Bible Burning

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A hardline Muslim cleric in Egypt has been given an 11-year suspended sentence for tearing up and burning a Bible.

Study: Media Promotes Pro-Gay Marriage Bias

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A new Pew study shows media coverage around the time the U.S. Supreme Court first considered homosexual marriage had more supporter content.

Most Women Denied Abortions Have No Regrets

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The overwhelming majority of women who are denied abortions do not regret having their baby.

Abortion Ban Lays Groundwork for Roe Challenge

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A bill banning almost all abortions after 20 weeks is expected to pass the Republican-controlled House, but it has no chance of becoming a law anytime soon.

Massive Wave of Protestors Flood Brazil's Streets

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Some of the largest protests in 20 years are breaking out across Brazil as more than 100,000 people took to the streets.

Military to Begin Women Combat Training by 2015

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The U.S. military is making plans to integrate women into combat roles, including special operations.

Gary Sinise on Mission to Serve 'America's Bravest'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Many celebrities work to help America's veterans. One of the most passionate is Gary Sinise, who's on a mission to serve vets, their families and others in need.

China Demands Answers on NSA Spy Programs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

China is demanding answers following new claims from NSA leaker Edward Snowden that the U.S. didn't just spy on its own citizens but also on other governments.

High Court Strikes Down Ariz. Citizenship Proof Law

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Arizona's Proposition 200 Monday, a law requiring voters to have proof of citizenship when registering to vote.

Is a Third Intifada Brewing in Israel?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

There's been talk that a third intifada -- armed Palestinian uprising -- may be brewing. Some dismiss the notion as baseless while others sense it's true.

Bloomberg Wants to Impose Recycling Food Scraps

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is taking on a new cause. This time his plan requires New Yorkers to separate food scraps for composting.

Traditional Marriage Movement Gaining Steam

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A recent poll shows 72 percent believe gay marriage is inevitable. But a traditional marriage movement has entered the game, and it is gaining steam.

Jeb Bush: 'I'll Run for President on My Own Record'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush says he hasn't decided to run for president yet. But if he does, he said he'll run on his record.

Snowden: UK Spy Agency Hacked Foreign Diplomats

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The British electronic surveillance agency GCHQ reportedly hacked into the phones and emails of foreign politicians and officials.

Unions Urge Members to Join Turkish Protests

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Turkish trade union leaders urged their members to walk off the job and join Monday's demonstrations against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.

Back from Death's Door: 'Hoovey' a Must See Movie

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Eric "Hoovey" Elliott was a young boy with a very promising basketball career until a potentially fatal illness threatened to take it all.

Weather Drama: Fire, Floods Plague Colorado, Texas

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Firefighters in Colorado have now contained 65 percent of the worst wildfire in the state's history. The blaze killed two people and destroyed nearly 500 homes.