Malware discovered that could threaten electrical grid
A new malware variant capable of knocking out networks that run power grids around the globe has been discovered.
Court Rules Chimps Still Not People
The Nonhuman Rights Project is seeking to have chimps classified as legal "persons," with all the rights that implies.
Florida governor signs strengthened 'stand your ground' bill into law
The previous version of Florida's law, signed in 2005, required defendants to prove that they had used force in self defense.
Return to Aleppo: The story of my home during the war
He worried about it, but it survived - and he later discovered how it served as a life-saving medical centre.
Pelosi and her "senior moments"
Pelosi's aide came to her assistance, passing her a note alerting her to the slip-up she's made many times before.
30 Years Ago, the Berlin Wall Began to Crumble
We Honor the Victims of Communism.
Top Republican seeks action to steady insurance market
Brady, who issued Thursday's call to action, is one of the main authors of the House GOP health care bill.
Bill requires Pentagon to report cyber operations outside of war zones
The legislation comes as cyber attacks become a central concern of national security.
The RESPECT Act needs to get to President’s desk
The IRS Can Seize Your Money Based on a Hunch. This Bill Will Bring That to an End.
House passes legislation to roll back banking rules
The vote will free Wall Street from many constraints put in place after the 2008 financial crisis.
Crimes Against Humanity
Members of Congress Push for Aid to Victims of ISIS in Middle East
America’s community banks hope for lighter regulation
The fixed costs of regulation weigh more on them than on bigger lenders
Update the 4th Amendment?
How do we adapt old, established rules to new technology?
Reversing the Net Neutrality power grab
The FCC's recent vote to begin undoing an Obama-era power grab is the right solution for consumers.
Congressional committee wants answers on 'Fast and Furious' gun scandal
Coverups continue more than six years after Congress revealed an ill-advised U.S. government effort to catch gun traffickers.
Q&A: Qatar's falling out with its Arab neighbors
The move reflects longstanding anger at Qatar's support for Islamist groups that are outlawed by other Arab nations.
Humans were already changing the environment 11,500 years ago
Man-made environmental change isn't new.
Pirates are making a comeback on the high seas
A new report from watchdog group Oceans Beyond Piracy says seafaring incidents involving kidnap for ransom jumped last year.
Millions of dollars’ worth of research in limbo at NIH
The leadership at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, has banned the use of data collected.
A Right to know
California considers law to inform patients of doctors’ misconduct