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Mohammad Reza Shoghi, who handles public relations for the Basij, a revolutionary militia, poses in the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran, which is now a museum that's extremely critical of America. He doesn't believe Iran and the U.S. can have friendly relat

On Iran's Streets, 'Death To America' ... And Hope For A Nuclear Deal

1:01pm February 17, 2015

by Steve Inskeep

Many Iranians seem prepared to shift relations with the West. But there are also plenty of skeptics when it comes to the prospect of a nuclear deal and normal ties with the U.S.

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Libya's oil terminals — like the Brega refinery and oil terminal, pictured in March 11, 2014 — are being fought over by militias and by the nation's two rival governments. The conflict is drying up production, and may have a devastating impact on the

World News

With Oil Fields Under Attack, Libya's Economic Future Looks Bleak

9:57am February 17, 2015

by Leila Fadel

The man who runs Libya's national oil company is struggling to resume production amid conflict and falling prices. A functioning oil industry might define whether Libya is a nation or a failed state.

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Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder of the cybersecurity startup CrowdStrike, says his company is building stockpiles of intelligence about potential hacking groups.

National

Hygiene, Honey Pots, Espionage: 3 Approaches To Defying Hackers

7:42am February 17, 2015

by Aarti Shahani

The hack of insurer Anthem is one in a string of costly cyberattacks worldwide. In Silicon Valley and beyond, startups are taking very different approaches to helping companies outsmart the attackers.

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World News

Remembering Michele Ferrero, Candy Kingpin And Pioneer

7:35pm February 16, 2015

Michele Ferrero, the candy maker that brought Nutella and Ferrero Rocher to the world, died Saturday at age 89. Food historian Francine Segan discusses Ferrero's legacy and a candy empire's creation.

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Report: Using Malware, Hackers Steal Millions From Banks

5:50pm February 16, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

According to a security company, hackers kept tabs on bank employees, transferred funds and then sent commands to ATMs to dispense cash at pre-determined times.

A federal grand jury in West Palm Beach, Fla., indicted Dr. Isaac Kojo Anakwah Thompson on eight counts of health care fraud last week.

Fraud Case Casts Spotlight On Medicare Advantage Plans

12:45pm February 16, 2015

by Fred Schulte

An indictment in Florida is likely to draw heightened scrutiny to potential billing fraud in privately run Medicare plans. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of government oversight.

Labor Secretary Gets Involved In Stalled Port Talks

7:57am February 16, 2015

by Kirk Siegler

Labor Secretary Thomas Perez has intervened in an ongoing labor dispute at West Coast ports. Contract negotiations have dragged on for eight months. There is a huge backlog of ships waiting to unload.

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Students sample the results of their labors in Yvonne Ruperti's pastry class at the Culinary Institute of America's Singapore branch.

How Singapore Transformed Itself Into A Food Lover's Destination

12:49pm February 15, 2015

by Carole Zimmer

More than 14 million tourists visited the island nation last year. Many came for the food. It's all part of the Singapore government's master plan to make culinary enticements a key lure for tourists.

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National

Brian Williams Case Raises Fundamental Questions About An Anchor's Role

12:14pm February 15, 2015

by David Folkenflik

Two former network news chiefs reflect on the crisis facing NBC over the scandal involving suspended anchor Brian Willliams and question the fundamental role anchors play.

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Netflix Streams Its Way To Cuba — Slowly

6:32pm February 14, 2015

by Carrie Kahn

Netflix, the video-streaming service, announced it was offering monthly packages to Cuba starting this month. But few people on the island have access to high-speed internet.

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