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Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 19 December 2013

If President Barack Obama follows even half of the recommendations urged by his advisory panel, the National Security Agency would significantly change the way it does business.

Details: Written by The Skanner Staff and The Associated Press; Published: 17 December 2013

Sen. Wyden praised the ruling that found the NSA’s massive collection phone records is unconstitutional. But experts say it may be overturned on appeal.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 16 December 2013

Senator John McCain says the Obama administration has kept information from Congress about missing American Robert Levinson.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 10 December 2013

U.S. banks will be barred in most cases from trading for their own profit under a federal rule, supported by Sens. Jeff Merkley and Carl Levin.

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 05 December 2013

Snowden documents suggest a Swedish spy agency has been a key supplier of intelligence on Russian leaders to the NSA.

Details: Written by CANDICE CHOI and SAM HANANEL Associated Press; Published: 03 December 2013

Fast-food workers in about 100 cities will walk off the job on Thursday, organizers say, which would mark the largest effort yet in a push for higher pay.

Details: Written by Dave Collins, Associated Press; Published: 02 December 2013

Cannabis testing is important because mold, salmonella and other contaminants could make users sick.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 November 2013

The Skanner News wishes all of our readers a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Details: Written by By Deepti Hajela Associated Press; Published: 27 November 2013

Long sharing the common goal of protecting the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King, the bond between the family of the slain civil rights leader and one of his former top aides, Andrew Young, has become threatened.

Details: Written by Donna Cassata Associated Press; Published: 27 November 2013

Frustrated with the failure of House Republicans to tackle immigration, advocates are demanding that President Barack Obama use his powers as chief executive to stop deportations or provide some relief to many of the 11 million immigrants living here illegally.

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