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NSA 'probed fewer than 300 calls' in 2012: Report

June 16, 2013 16:18
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The National Security Agency investigated fewer than 300 phone numbers in 2012, according to a three-page US government document.
June 16, 2013 15:48
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Barbra Streisand arrives in Israel for Peres' 90th

Beloved American singer one of many famed guests invited for Israeli President Shimon Peres' 90th birthday party.
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Barbra Streisand onstage during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/AFP/Getty Images)
Barbara Streisand one of the big names invited to Israeli President Shimon Peres' 90th birthday party.
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Sen. Marco Rubio: Immigration reform bill is almost "ready to go"

June 16, 2013 13:39
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio said on Sunday that 95 percent of the comprehensive immigration reform bill is "ready to go" but he is still pushing for more border security measures. Rubio dismissed concerns from conservative critics that he's been too soft on immigration and was manipulated by Democrats in the group steering the legislation.

Dick Cheney expresses support for NSA surveillance program

June 16, 2013 11:53
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Former US Vice President Dick Cheney expressed his whole-hearted support for the controversial NSA surveillance program in a Saturday Fox News interview, while maintaining that Obama is lacking credibility over the Syria issue.

North Korea proposes talks with United States

June 16, 2013 09:46
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North Korea proposes high-level talks with the United States just days after calling off discussions with rival South Korea.

IMF to US: Cut out the "ill-designed" budget cuts

June 15, 2013 16:34
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"The IMF's advice is to slow down, but hurry up: meaning slow the fiscal adjustment this year - which would help sustain growth and job creation - but hurry up with putting in place a medium-term road map to restore long-run fiscal sustainability," said IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde.

Google's Project Loon: Internet-enabling balloons to float connectivity into remote regions (VIDEO)

June 15, 2013 22:58
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Project Loon? As in Looney Tunes? Kind of: Google's latest project has jellyfish-looking web-enabled ballons landing in remote areas with no internet connectivity.

Hong Kong rallies to support Edward Snowden, test China

June 15, 2013 14:36
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Many in Hong Kong see the Snowden situation as a litmus test for China's growing role there.

US to keep F-16s, Patriots in Jordan due to Syria conflict

June 15, 2013 15:00
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The Pentagon hangs onto its military presence in Jordan, where joint military drills are scheduled for later this month, due to ongoing violence in Syria.
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