Obama Backs Net Neutrality, Asks FCC To Regulate Internet
President Obama called on the Federal Communications Commission to craft the "strongest possible rules" to protect the principle of "net neutrality".
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Fraught U.S.-Russia Relationship Could Undermine Nuclear Security
A former head of the Los Alamos National Laboratory has worked with Russia for years on securing loose nukes and upgrading facilities in the former Soviet Union. Siegfried Hecker is now writing a book about two decades of of nuclear cooperation.
More Than 800,000 Postal Service Employees Victims Of Data Breach
USPS customers were affected as well. The FBI is leading an investigation into the hack, but it's unclear who might be responsible for it.
Transgender Men Who Become Pregnant Face Social, Health Challenges
Getting prenatal care can be a struggle, transgender men report in what may be the first study of its kind. And their feelings on once again appearing more female varied greatly.
The White House Is Backing Strong Open Internet Rules
President Obama is calling on rule-makers to reclassify broadband as a public utility. It would give the FCC much broader authority to stop "fast lanes" and "slow lanes" to the Internet.
Low Gas Prices Haven't Slowed Domestic Drilling — Yet
With gas prices plunging below $3 a gallon, motorists have plenty to celebrate. But people in oil-producing states, where low prices mean fewer jobs and less government revenue, are starting to worry.
Arctic Front: Blast Of Cold Air Hits Middle Of U.S., Heads East
The cold front hit Wyoming just after midnight. It struck Denver this morning, bringing wind and snow — and reportedly dropping the temperature by 15 degrees in just 15 minutes.
Reports: GM Ordered 500,000 Ignition Switches Before Recall Announcement
Emails seen by The Wall Street Journal and other news outlets raise questions about the timing of the automaker's recalls for faulty ignition switches. The defect has been tied to at least 32 deaths.
California Nurses Say They'll Strike, Without Talking Wages
Wages and benefits are usually the big sticking points in labor negotiations. But so far both sides are focusing on things like Ebola preparedness, separating patient care from economics.
Two Striking Photos From Today's APEC Meetings
The forum's first day has already brought us interesting images. In one, the leaders of China and Japan reflect their countries' unease; in another, world leaders dress alike.