US court hears debate in NSA phone records case
A federal appeals court has expressed concern about the government's bulk collection of millions of Americans' telephone records.
Security
Sep 2, 2014
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Terrorism works, but only when governments allow it to
Terrorism can be a successful strategy for rebel groups during civil war, but only when governments allow it to work, finds a new study by a Michigan State University political scientist.
Social Sciences
Apr 28, 2014
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Expiration of terrorism risk insurance act could hurt national security, study finds
Allowing the federal terrorism risk insurance act to expire could have negative consequences for U.S. national security, according to a new study from the RAND Corporation.
Social Sciences
Mar 7, 2014
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What Americans should fear in cyberspace
A recent Pew poll found that Americans are more afraid of a cyber attack than they are of Iranian nuclear weapons, the rise of China or climate change. Such fears are not only out of proportion to risk; if they take hold, ...
Security
Jan 24, 2014
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US spy chief defends 'noble' mission, denounces leaks (Update)
The head of the National Security Agency Wednesday defended US surveillance programs as part of a "noble" mission to protect the nation and said reports on them were "sensationalized."
Internet
Sep 25, 2013
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New NSA spying allegations rile European allies (Update)
The Obama administration faced a breakdown in confidence Sunday from key foreign allies who threatened investigations and sanctions against the U.S. over secret surveillance programs that reportedly installed covert listening ...
Internet
Jun 30, 2013
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Since 9/11, life—and surveillance—made easier
Americans' expectations of privacy have diminished remarkably since Sept. 10, 2001—and only partly because of the terror attacks that happened the next day.
Internet
Jun 9, 2013
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Nuclear safety upgrade needed 'nearly everywhere' in Europe (Update)
Immediate safety upgrades costing billions of euros (dollars) are needed in nuclear power plants "nearly everywhere" in Europe, according to the results of EU "stress tests" released Thursday.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 2, 2012
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Terrorism and the Olympics by-the-numbers: Analysis from UMD-based START
History offers a warning, but no clear pattern on the true risk of terrorism at the Olympic Games, concludes a new report by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) based at the ...
Social Sciences
Jul 26, 2012
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5 US urban counties lead 'Terror Hot Spots' list, but rural areas not exempt
Nearly a third of all terrorist attacks from 1970 to 2008 occurred in just five metropolitan U.S. counties, but events continue to occur in rural areas, spurred on by domestic actors, according to a report published today ...
Social Sciences
Jan 31, 2012
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