In January 2015, a Washington, DC, hobbiest accidentally flew his DJI Phantom quadcopter drone over the White House fence and crashed it on the lawn.
Engineering
Jan 11, 2016
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The White House's top security officials are to meet with leading Internet companies in Silicon Valley Friday in an effort to build cooperation against terrorism.
Security
Jan 8, 2016
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With renewed focus on how encrypted messages can be used to plot terrorist attacks, President Barack Obama's administration is stepping up pressure on the tech sector to help in the battle.
Security
Dec 12, 2015
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More than 70 years ago scientists working in secret created the atomic bomb that ended World War II and ushered the world into the nuclear age.
Other
Nov 10, 2015
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18
American business attitudes to climate change were long a mix of resistance and denial, but the US corporate world is beginning to face up to the challenge.
Environment
Oct 28, 2015
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34
The WikiLeaks organization posted material Wednesday from what appears to be CIA Director John Brennan's personal email account, including a draft security clearance application containing personal information.
Security
Oct 21, 2015
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Hillary Rodham Clinton has come under fierce criticism for doing business over personal email while secretary of state, putting sensitive data at risk of being hacked. But her communications may not have been any more secure ...
Security
Oct 19, 2015
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31
The United States and partner countries were to announce new marine reserves on Monday at the start of a major conference in Chile on protecting the world's oceans.
Environment
Oct 5, 2015
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55
The White House is announcing the designation of two new National Marine Sanctuaries—the first chosen in 15 years—as part of President Barack Obama's efforts to protect the environment.
Ecology
Oct 5, 2015
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18
The war of words between China, Russia and the US has escalated recently with the White House declaring its intention to apply sanctions in response to what the US sees as state-sponsored cyberattacks from the east.
Security
Sep 15, 2015
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