As Congress Haggles Over Patriot Act, We Answer 6 Basic Questions
If you haven't been paying attention, here's a primer on the changes Congress is considering making to U.S. surveillance practices.
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Plan Bee: White House Unveils Strategy To Protect Pollinators
The national strategy addresses the alarming decline in honeybee populations. It calls for more bee habitat and more research into ways to protect bees from disease and pesticides.
Obama To Limit Police Acquisition Of Some Military-Style Equipment
In an executive order, President Obama curbed the kind of equipment local police can acquire from the federal government. He also demanded more accountability in exchange for other equipment.
Drone-Like Device Puts White House On Lockdown
A person flying a small drone-like device too close to the White House was taken into custody. It's another in a line of security instances around the White House.
4 Things We Learned About What Bill Clinton Is Up To
Despite controversies with the Clinton Foundation, Bill Clinton is aiming to keep it going even if his wife, Hillary, becomes president.
Power Outages Hit Parts Of Washington, D.C., Including The White House
Several government buildings, including the Capitol and the State Department were affected. The problem was traced back to a transmission line in southern Maryland.
Michelle Obama's 'Evolution Of Mom Dancing' Is Back With Part 2
On The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon and the first lady dug out their cardigans to dance the "This Ol' Thing? I Got It At Talbots."
Obama To Prince Charles: We'll Never Be Royals
President Obama told the Prince that Americans like the royal family "much better than they like their own politicians." He may be right.
No Charges For Operator Of Drone That Crashed At White House
The U.S. Attorney's Office said the decision followed a Secret Service investigation into the Jan. 26 incident. The FAA is conducting its own review.
Letter To White House Tested Positive For Cyanide, Secret Service Says
The envelope arrived Monday, and the agency did not announce to whom the letter was addressed. Further tests are being conducted to confirm the initial results.