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Top-Secret Documents Published By 'The Intercept'

8:09am June 06, 2017

by Philip Ewing

The document indicated that Russia's military intelligence agency launched a cyberattack shortly before Election Day 2016 on a U.S. company that provides voting services and systems.

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Morning News Brief: Fallout From Leaked NSA Document

8:09am June 06, 2017

The FBI arrested an NSA contractor for leaking a classified document describing Russian cyberattacks ahead of the 2016 U.S. election. British police have identified 2 of the 3 London attackers.

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'Pink Slime' Case Pits S.D. Meat Producer Against ABC News

8:09am June 06, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

The company that made "pink slime" is suing ABC News, saying the network's 2012 coverage was defamatory and hurt its operations. Opening statements began Monday.

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Russia Launched Cyberattack On Voting Vendor Ahead Of Election, Report Says

8:09am June 06, 2017

by Ron Elving

The latest revelations about Russia's meddling with the 2016 U.S. presidential election have been uncovered just days ahead of a scheduled Senate hearing with former FBI Director James Comey.

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'Intercept' Article Reveals NSA Report On Russian Cyberattack

8:09am June 06, 2017

by Pam Fessler

The Intercept reveals an NSA report that Russian military intelligence hacked into one voting software supplier, and sent phishing emails to local election officials days before the November election.

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Evan Nodvin, seen here in his Atlanta-area apartment, uses services that are covered by Medicaid.

Disability Advocates Fear Impact Of Medicaid Cuts In GOP Health Plan

8:00am June 06, 2017

by Elly Yu

Evan Nodvin has lived on his own since after high school. But since he has Down syndrome, he does that with help from Medicaid. The Trump administration is threatening deep cuts to the program.

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Many people with marketplace health plans purchased under the Affordable Care Act didn't realize they need to switch to Medicare Part B plans at age 65.

Feds To Waive Penalties For Some Who Signed Up Late For Medicare

5:30am June 06, 2017

by Susan Jaffe

People who mistakenly stayed on marketplace health plans after they qualified for Medicare may be eligible to have Medicare penalties reduced or waived, if they apply for the waiver by Sept. 30.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., accompanied by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., meets with reporters on Capitol Hill last month, following a Republican policy luncheon.

The Senate's 4 Big Problems With Health Care

9:44pm June 05, 2017

by Susan Davis

Congress returns Monday from the Memorial Day recess without any discernible progress in the Senate on health care legislation — and time is getting short.

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Communities like Barnegat Light, N.J., have seen debate over seismic research on the ocean floor.

Trump Administration Seeking Permits For Seismic Air Gun Surveys In Atlantic

7:51pm June 05, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The proposal would allow five energy companies to incidentally harass ocean wildlife by using seismic air guns for oil and gas exploration, much to the chagrin of environmental groups.

A crane is used to lift wreckage as part of search efforts in a fire-ravaged warehouse on December 5, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.

2 Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter For Deadly 'Ghost Ship' Fire

6:43pm June 05, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The "Ghost Ship," a warehouse that was used as a residence and performance space in Oakland, Calif., caught fire in December, killing 36 people. The building manager and a party planner face charges.