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Candlelight vigil to mourn shooting victims in California

UC Santa Barbara students attend a candlelight vigil following Friday's series of drive-by shootings that left 7 people dead in the Isla Vista section of Santa Barbara May 24, 2014.

US files criminal charges against Snowden

2013-06-22 08:47

The US government has filed sealed criminal charges against Edward Snowden, who admitted leaking secrets about classified US surveillance programs.

Obama nominates new FBI director

2013-06-22 07:43

US President Barack Obama on Friday nominated former Deputy Attorney General James Comey as the next FBI director.

US immigration bill boosted by border deal

2013-06-21 17:27

Immigration legislation offering the prize of US citizenship is swiftly gaining ground in the Senate following agreement on dramatic steps aimed at securing the border with Mexico.

US stocks plummet on fears of Fed tapering

2013-06-21 16:29

US stocks plummeted more than 2 percent Thursday following a sell-off on Wednesday that was triggered by fears that the Federal Reserve would reduce its aggressive economic stimulus program later this year.

Brazil's biggest protests in 2 decades continue

2013-06-21 11:28

Brazil's biggest protests in two decades intensified on Thursday despite government concessions meant to quell the demonstrations.

US SEC charges China-based firm with fraud

2013-06-21 09:33

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday charged a China-based company.

Obama to nominate new FBI director: media

2013-06-21 09:17

Obama plans to officially nominate former Deputy Attorney General James Comey to replace Robert Mueller as next director of the FBI.

Snowden's future hangs in the balance

2013-06-21 03:36

The fate of former US government contractor and NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden is still hanging in the balance, analysts said on Thursday.
Private jet ready to take Snowden to Iceland

Canada sends soldiers to support mission in Haiti

2013-06-20 15:25

Canada will dispatch dozens of military personnel to support the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH).

Venezuela reports more H1N1 cases

2013-06-20 11:23

A total of 1,538 cases of infection with influenza A (H1N1) virus were reported across Venezuela by June 8。

Obama defends US intelligence strategy in Berlin

2013-06-20 10:11

President Barack Obama defended U.S. anti-terrorism tactics on a visit to Berlin on Wednesday, telling wary Germans Washington was not spying on the emails of ordinary citizens.

FBI says it uses surveillance drones on US soil

2013-06-20 09:48

The United States uses drones for surveillance in some limited law enforcement situations, FBI Director Robert Mueller said on Wednesday.

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