After a year of learning about the U.S. National Security Agency's internet spying programs, at home and abroad, frustration has led major U.S. technology companies to defiantly change their transparency policies. Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook have all announced they're updating their policies to inform users when the government requests a seizure of their data.
You should probably think twice before you take a selfie with a squirrel. Despite how cute and friendly they might appear, one teenager from Maine learned that the fuzzy creatures aren't always receptive to photo ops after an amicable squirrel went nuts.
The Obama administration has released a PSA to combat rape, in addition to a 20-page report to prevent campus rape and a list of 55 colleges that are under investigation for the alleged mishandling of sexual assault cases.
Yosemite National Park issued a warning Friday stating that unmanned drone aircraft are prohibited within the park's boundaries, claiming they take away from the park's scenic splendor.
New York City officials are investigating how a Manhattan-bound F train derailed in Woodside, Queens on Friday morning, injuring 19 people and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of commuters.
The Federal Communications Commission will propose new Open Internet rules supposedly meant to protect consumers and internet businesses later this month. They will do nothing of the kind, giving big broadband companies exactly the kind of anti-net neutrality power they've wanted for years, at a time when the concept of net neutrality desperately needs enforcement.
Cyberwarfare has been heralded as the coming frontier and you can be sure that the United States wants to be at the forefront. Enter the National Security Agency (NSA), which is training a new breed of cyberwarriors for use in the frontlines
Once again, it's that time of the year to show your mom just how much you appreciate her for bringing you into this world and putting up with you for at least 18 long years. However, don't worry if you're unsure about what you should to give your mom this Mother's Day. Here's a list of gift ideas that will suit a variety of moms.
A new Department of Health and Human Services report indicates that a lower number of Latinos than expected are seeking medical coverage through Obamacare. Out of all the people who reported their race after selecting plans on the federal exchange, only 10.7 percent were Latino. In contrast, 63 percent of new signups were white, 16.7 percent were black, and 7.9 percent were Asian.
Teen made his own bombs, kept them in storage unit. Authorities believe they prevented what could have been an "unimaginable tragedy" they said Thursday by stopping a teen's plan to bomb schools in southern Minnesota.
Actor appears in video game-form Details are limited, but gamers can look forward to seeing Kevin Spacey in the newest Call of Duty video game. In a trailer released Thursday, Spacey is shown delivering a speech about democracy while live-action war games go on.
This is part of the ongoing economic sanctions against Russia SpaceX has won at least a temporary victory against its competitor, space supplier United Launch Alliance.
Formerly known as International Worker's Day, May Day traditionally represents a celebration of workers' rights. However, during the past decade in the U.S, it has become a day to advocate for several issues, including immigration reform and raising the national minimum wage. "Si se puede!" -- Yes, we can -- rang throughout the air as immigration reform and undocumented immigrants' rights were the main focus of this year's march.
Fire officials in southern California announced that as of Thursday evening the Etiwanda wildfire burning outside of Los Angeles had grown to over 1600 acres and was just over 50 percent contained.