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Capt. James Kirk To Command Navy's New 'Stealth Destroyer'

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Capt. James Kirk To Command Navy's New 'Stealth Destroyer'

October 31, 2013 • The U.S. Navy officer is listed as "prospective commanding officer" of the newly launched USS Zumwalt.

As Iraq's Leader Meets Obama, Here's Why The Stakes Are High

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As Iraq's Leader Meets Obama, Here's Why The Stakes Are High

October 31, 2013 • Violence is rising again in Iraq, with at least 5,000 people killed this year. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki wants U.S. military hardware to fight back. He's also seen as a key figure when it comes to developments in Iran and Syria.

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Report: NSA Has Broken Into Google And Yahoo Data Centers

October 30, 2013 • Documents obtained from NSA leaker Edward Snowden and interviews with knowledgeable officials reveal the program, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.

U.S. Did Not Spy On French, Spanish Citizens, Says Spy Chief

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U.S. Did Not Spy On French, Spanish Citizens, Says Spy Chief

October 29, 2013 • Gen. Keith Alexander also said the information was collected in conjunction with European governments.

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READ: Bipartisan Bill To End NSA's Domestic Bulk Collection

October 29, 2013 • Republican Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner and Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy are sponsoring the legislation. There has been anger from both major parties about how the National Security Agency vacuumed up data from Americans' phone calls and emails.

Who Has The Right To Know Where Your Phone Has Been?

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Who Has The Right To Know Where Your Phone Has Been?

October 29, 2013 • Law enforcement agencies across the country subpoena cellphone location data regularly. But civil liberties groups hope a series of state-level legal victories will usher in stronger protections for that often-revealing digital information.

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Sen. Feinstein: 'Total Review' Of NSA Activities Needed

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Sen. Feinstein: 'Total Review' Of NSA Activities Needed

October 28, 2013 • The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee says short of hostilities or an "emergency need" for surveillance, the U.S. shouldn't be spying on foreign leaders.

Report: Add 60 Million Spanish Phone Calls To NSA's List

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Report: Add 60 Million Spanish Phone Calls To NSA's List

October 28, 2013 • Documents leaked by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden continue to expose secrets. There's also a new report that the NSA may have been monitoring the German chancellor's phone calls since 2002.

A Look Into Facebook's Potential To Recognize Anybody's Face

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A Look Into Facebook's Potential To Recognize Anybody's Face

October 28, 2013 • Current facial recognition technology is still not as powerful as it seems in the movies — not yet. Some big challenges stand in the way of what you might call "universal facial recognition." But those problems are being solved by all of us, every time we upload photos and label faces on social media.

A Look Into Facebook's Potential To Recognize Anybody's Face

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Tech Week: U.S. Spying, Health Site Blame Game And New iPads

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Tech Week: U.S. Spying, Health Site Blame Game And New iPads

October 25, 2013 • In this week's tech roundup, the revelations from Edward Snowden that the U.S. spied on its global allies, the Apple iPad event and the ongoing fallout over HealthCare.gov, a system one source described as "too big to succeed."

France, Germany Want To Set New Rules For Surveillance

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France, Germany Want To Set New Rules For Surveillance

October 25, 2013 • At a summit in Brussels, European leaders issued a statement saying alleged snooping could damage relations with the U.S. and that "a lack of trust could prejudice the necessary cooperation in the field of intelligence-gathering."

5 Things To Know About The NSA's Surveillance Activities

Massive government surveillance of Americans' phone and Internet activity is drawing protests from civil liberties groups, but major legal obstacles stand in the way of any full-blown court hearing on the practice. Among them: government claims that national security secrets will be revealed if the cases are allowed to proceed. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption

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5 Things To Know About The NSA's Surveillance Activities

October 23, 2013 • Leaks by Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor, revealed the agency was monitoring vast amounts of telephone and Internet conversations both in the U.S. and around the world. The revelations have sparked a debate over the scope of the NSA's activities and whether they are legal.

France, Mexico Latest Nations Reportedly Spied On By U.S.

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France, Mexico Latest Nations Reportedly Spied On By U.S.

October 21, 2013 • New documents leaked by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden allege that the U.S. collected information from millions of French phone calls and tapped into the emails of Mexico's president. France has demanded an explanation.

You Have Questions About The NSA; We Have Answers

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You Have Questions About The NSA; We Have Answers

October 20, 2013 • The revelations by National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden has raised many complicated issues. NPR's national security correspondent Tom Gjelten answers questions submitted by NPR listeners and readers.

You Have Questions About The NSA; We Have Answers

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Arrest Made In Dry Ice Bomb Case At LA Airport

October 16, 2013 • A 28-year-old baggage handler, Dircarlo Bennett, is taken into custody after two explosions occurred at the airport in recent days. No one was hurt, and there was no significant damage to the terminal.

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Who Has The Right To Know Where Your Phone Has Been?

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A Look Into Facebook's Potential To Recognize Anybody's Face

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You Have Questions About The NSA; We Have Answers

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