Sunday, May 31, 2015
Report: EPL footballers filmed racist sex party
Three Leicester City players -- including manager Nigel Pearson's son -- were forced to apologize Sunday after a video surfaced that reportedly shows them participating in a racist sex orgy in Thailand.
Senate fails to strike deal to keep NSA surveillance programs from expiring - Fox News
Fox News | Senate fails to strike deal to keep NSA surveillance programs from expiring Fox News The Senate failed Sunday to strike a deal to extend the NSA's phone surveillance program before the midnight deadline. Members of the GOP-controlled chamber returned Sunday to Capitol Hill in a last-ditch effort to extend the National Security Agency's ... Senate to let NSA spy program lapse, at least for now Rand Paul Takes On 'Eye Roll' Caucus to Oppose Data Gathering in Patriot Act Surveillance programs set to expire at midnight as Senate stalls |
With Surveillance Program Set to Expire, Senate Turns Toward Limits - New York Times
New York Times | With Surveillance Program Set to Expire, Senate Turns Toward Limits New York Times WASHINGTON — The government's authority to sweep up vast quantities of phone records in the hunt for terrorists was set to expire at 12:01 a.m. Monday after Senator Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, blocked an extension of the program during an ... Senate to let NSA spy program lapse, at least for now US surveillance powers to expire as Senate deal fails Senate Poised To Let NSA Spying Expire |
US Senate to let NSA spy program lapse, at least for now - Reuters
Reuters | US Senate to let NSA spy program lapse, at least for now Reuters WASHINGTON The legal authority for U.S. spy agencies' collection of Americans' phone records and other data was set to expire at midnight on Sunday after the U.S. Senate failed to pass legislation extending the controversial powers. After debate pitting ... NSA must end bulk data collection even as Senate moves ahead on NSA bill Senate, in Reversal, Turns Toward Limits on Spying Senate fails to strike deal to keep NSA surveillance programs from expiring |
US Senate in urgent surveillance debate as deadline looms - BBC News
BBC News | US Senate in urgent surveillance debate as deadline looms BBC News The US Senate is meeting in a rare weekend sitting to try to avert the expiry of anti-terrorist laws that let security services collect phone data. Senators have failed to extend key provisions of the law, known as the Patriot Act, which are set to expire at midnight ... Clock Runs Out on Renewal of Patriot Act Surveillance Powers Surveillance powers set to lapse with no deal in Senate Senate Moves Toward Limiting NSA Bulk Data Collection |
Iraqi forces bombard ISIS-held Falluja
Three days of bombing the central Iraqi city have left 31 dead as Iraqi warplanes and artillery hit back, targeting ISIS positions but also hitting a market and a mosque.
Senate meets to debate future of US telephone spying powers - Reuters
Reuters | Senate meets to debate future of US telephone spying powers Reuters WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate convened a rare Sunday session in a last-ditch attempt to pass legislation to allow U.S. spy agencies to continue to sweep up information on Americans' telephone calls and other business records. Failure to pass such ... Senate convenes to try to reach Patriot Act compromise Senate Scrambles as Surveillance Program Is Set to Expire Senate returns to vote on extending US surveillance programs, with deadline near |
Beau Biden, Son of Vice President Joe Biden, Dies at 46 - Fox News
Fox News | Beau Biden, Son of Vice President Joe Biden, Dies at 46 Fox News Joseph R. "Beau" Biden III, the son of Vice President Joe Biden, died Saturday at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C. after battling brain cancer, The Associated Press reports. He was 46. Biden was the son of Joe Biden and his first wife, Neilia ... Beau Biden dies at 46; son of VP had life of adversity Today we are all Bidens Biggest news you missed this weekend |
Sunscreen may not be as effective as claimed
Holly Thaggard, founder and CEO of the skincare line Supergoop, talks to Alex Witt about a study that found that 80% of tested sunscreens do not work as well as they are advertised.
Can LeBron give Cleveland its first...
Can LeBron James bring a championship title to the Cleveland Cavaliers his first year back to his home state? Cristina Beltran, Jamil Smith, Jamie Kilstein and Jemele Hill join to discuss.
Biden's bond with son forged by tragedy
Beau was the light in the terrible darkness that seemed inescapable in the face of tragedy more than 40 years ago.
Muslim chaplain stunned by cabin crew's claim
The denial of a simple request for an unopened can of Diet Coke on a United Airlines flight left Tahera Ahmad in tears. The reactions of her fellow passengers upset her even more.
Sanders compares his sex essay to '50 Shades'
After staying silent for several days, Sanders on "Meet the Press" Sunday addressed the controversial article.
This Sweet Retro-Futuristic Tech Is Gonna Set You Back
These beautiful handcrafted arcade cabinets, computers, and gadgets are made by a one-man studio in Sweden.
The post This Sweet Retro-Futuristic Tech Is Gonna Set You Back appeared first on WIRED.
Tackling campus sexual assault with software
Jessica Ladd and Tracey Vitchers of Sexual Health Innovations are developing a college sexual assault reporting system called Callisto. The University of San Francisco will be the first college to adopt the software.
Beau Biden, son of vice president, dies of brain cancer - USA TODAY
USA TODAY | Beau Biden, son of vice president, dies of brain cancer USA TODAY BETHESDA, Md. — Former Delaware attorney general Beau Biden, the oldest son of Vice President Joe Biden, died Saturday of brain cancer, the vice president's office said. He was 46. Biden had been hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical ... Beau Biden, son of vice president and former Delaware AG, dies at 46 Joe Biden's son Beau dies of brain cancer, aged 46 Vice President Biden's very personal speech to Yale graduates |
Beau Biden tributes amass following death - USA TODAY
NBCNews.com | Beau Biden tributes amass following death USA TODAY Tributes poured in for former Delaware attorney general Beau Biden, who died Saturday of brain cancer at 46. President Obama said his family was grieving with the Bidens, adding that Beau took after his father Vice President Joe Biden by devoting his life to ... Vice president's son Beau Biden dies at 46 of brain cancer Tributes pour in from across political spectrum after death of Beau Biden Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, dies at 46 |
Tributes pour in for death of Beau Biden - USA TODAY
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Tributes pour in for death of Beau Biden USA TODAY Tributes poured in online for former Delaware attorney general Beau Biden, who died Saturday of brain cancer at 46. President Obama said his family was grieving with the Bidens, saying Beau took after his father Vice President Joe Biden by devoting his life ... Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, dies at age 46 of brain cancer US vice president Joe Biden's son dies of brain cancer aged 46 US vice president Biden's son Beau dies of brain cancer |
Vice president's son Beau Biden dies at 46 of brain cancer - Washington Post
Newsweek | Vice president's son Beau Biden dies at 46 of brain cancer Washington Post DOVER, Del. — Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden and two-time attorney general for the state of Delaware, has died. The 46-year-old lawyer died Saturday of brain cancer, less than two years after being diagnosed. Beau Biden was hospitalized ... Joe Biden's son Beau dies of brain cancer, aged 46 Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, dies of brain cancer Beau Biden Passes Away: Tributes and Condolences Pour In |
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Beau Biden, Son of Vice President Joe Biden, Dies at 46 - Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal | Beau Biden, Son of Vice President Joe Biden, Dies at 46 Wall Street Journal Beau Biden, the elder son of Vice President Joe Biden and the former attorney general of Delaware, died Saturday after battling brain cancer. He was 46. Beau Biden was considered a rising star in the Democratic Party and was expected to run for governor ... Vice President Biden's very personal speech to Yale graduates Beau Biden Passes Away: Tributes and Condolences Pour In Joe Biden's son Beau dies of brain cancer |
Vice President Joe Biden's son Beau dies
Vice President Joe Biden's son, Beau Biden, has died after a battle with brain cancer, his family said Saturday.
Beau Biden, vice president's son, dies of brain cancer - Washington Post
New York Times | Beau Biden, vice president's son, dies of brain cancer Washington Post Joseph Robinette “Beau” Biden III, the son of Vice President Biden and former state attorney general of Delaware, died Saturday after battling brain cancer for several years. Biden, 46, the oldest son of the vice president and the rising star of a family dynasty, ... Joseph R. Biden III, Vice President's Son, Dies at 46 Joe Biden's son, Beau, dies of brain cancer Beau Biden, Son of Vice President Joe Biden, Dies After Battle With Brain Cancer |
Martin O'Malley Heckled at Baltimore Campaign Launch - TIME
TIME | Martin O'Malley Heckled at Baltimore Campaign Launch TIME Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, who plays guitar in a rock band and regularly emerges shirtless from the frigid water of Polar Bear plunges, maintained his reputation for youthful vigor Saturday morning. An American flag the size of a parachute ... O'Malley attacks big banks, political dynasties in launching uphill 2016 bid Martin O'Malley launches campaign for US president Martin O'Malley Announces Presidential Campaign, Pushing Image of Vitality |
Martin O'Malley Announces 2016 White House Bid - Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal | Martin O'Malley Announces 2016 White House Bid Wall Street Journal Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley on Saturday joined Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic presidential race. Photo: AP. Editor Picks. 1:29 Up Next. Forget Primaries. First GOP Race Is to Get Into Debates. 5/29/2015 5:11PM · 3:04 ... O'Malley attacks big banks, political dynasties in launching uphill 2016 bid Democrat knocks Clinton in launching White House run First Draft | Martin O'Malley's Star-Spangled, Snafu-Speckled Debut |
Solar Impulse plane begins marathon Pacific flight
Five days, five nights, one pilot -- and no fuel.
5 must-read stories to start your weekend
Each week, msnbc.com collects the standout work published by our reporters in one convenient place.
Jihadist learned counter-terror skills on American soil
Clad in black ISIS garb with a sniper rifle and a bandolier of ammunition, Gulmurod Khalimov calls for jihad. He was trained not in Iraq or Syria, but in the U.S.
Democrat Martin O'Malley launches uphill quest for 2016 nomination - Washington Post
TIME | Democrat Martin O'Malley launches uphill quest for 2016 nomination Washington Post Former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley launched his long-shot bid for the presidency on Saturday, offering himself to Democrats as a younger and more progressive alternative to front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton. “The story of our country's best days is ... Martin O'Malley jumps into presidential race Martin O'Malley sets sights on Hillary Clinton Martin O'Malley Announces Presidential Campaign, Pushing Image of Vitality |
Carter vows US will continue, even step up operations over disputed South ... - Fox News
Fox News | Carter vows US will continue, even step up operations over disputed South ... Fox News Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Saturday urged China to stop trying to convert an artificial reefs in the South China Sea land into a military airfield but that the U.S. has no intentions of ending air and sea operation in the regions. Carter made his comment at ... Impasse Over China's Island-Building Shows No Sign of Easing US says China's island-building erodes security; Beijing angered U.S. Says China Has Placed Mobile Artillery On Reclaimed Island |
Murky Future for NSA Data Sweep as 'Sunset' Looms - NDTV
Los Angeles Times | Murky Future for NSA Data Sweep as 'Sunset' Looms NDTV With a key law underpinning US bulk surveillance programs set to expire, the future appears murky for the hotly contested data sweep efforts led by the National Security Agency. At midnight Sunday, barring any last-minute deal in Congress, a key section of ... UPDATE 3-Obama says 'handful of senators' blocking US surveillance reforms Administration warns terror-fighting tools set to expire Sunday, as Senate battles ... Obama: 'Senators blocking US surveillance act amendments' |
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