President Barack Obama sought Friday to assure leading Internet and tech executives that his administration is committed to protecting people's privacy, a week before a self-imposed deadline for a review of National Security ...
Security
Mar 22, 2014
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US President Barack Obama met bosses from Facebook, Google and other Internet giants Friday to discuss plans to overhaul US spy agency surveillance practices which have infuriated the industry.
Security
Mar 21, 2014
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The Obama administration hopes to fight global warming with the geeky power of numbers, maps and even gaming-type simulations.
Environment
Mar 19, 2014
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The Republican-controlled House has moved to block the president's plan to limit carbon pollution from new power plants.
Environment
Mar 6, 2014
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The United States banned the commercial trade of elephant ivory on Tuesday as part of a new drive to help African countries stem the rising threat to wildlife from poachers.
Ecology
Feb 11, 2014
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he's convinced the effects of climate change have already had a negative impact on agriculture and forestry in the U.S.
Environment
Feb 5, 2014
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The White House says it's lined up private support for President Barack Obama's pledge to connect 15,000 schools and 20 million students with high-speed Internet service over the next few years.
Telecom
Feb 2, 2014
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President Barack Obama is expected to endorse changes to the way the government collects millions of Americans' phone records for possible future surveillance, but he is leaving many of the specific adjustments for Congress ...
Telecom
Jan 15, 2014
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The White House says President Barack Obama will travel to the Justice Department to announce the results of his review of National Security Agency surveillance programs.
Internet
Jan 14, 2014
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The $100-billion International Space Station will be extended by four years, or until at least 2024, allowing for more global research and scientific collaboration, NASA said Wednesday.
Space Exploration
Jan 8, 2014
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