Weeks In Fear: A Timeline Of The Austin Bombings
March has been a frightful month for Austin residents. The police department has responded to more than 1,000 calls about suspicious packages since March 12.
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Texas Investigators Trying To Determine Motive Of Austin Bomber
Investigators are still trying to determine why a man in Austin, Texas built and detonated a series of deadly bombs over the past month. Authorities have continued trying to find the bomber's motives.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Responds To Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has broken his silence addressing the controversy over how a voter targeting firm harvested the personal data of some 50 million users. He acknowledged the company made mistakes.
Former 'Apprentice' Contestant Will Proceed With Defamation Lawsuit Against Trump
A New York judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges the president sexually assaulted and defamed her can go forward. On another front, a former Playboy model who claims she had an affair with Donald Trump is suing to be released from a legal agreement requiring her silence.
U.S. Security Officials Uncertain Of How To Address Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
The U.S. is warning against Russian cyber attacks targeting the energy grid and infrastructure as President Trump congratulates Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection. Many wonder what the Trump administration is doing to keep Americans safe from these potential attacks.
Migrants Captured In Libya Say They End Up Sold As Slaves
Men detained en route to Europe in Libya tell NPR that guards held them for ransom and sold them off to other detention centers and ultimately into forced labor.
Whiting Awards Announce 10 Winners, Aiming To Honor Future Bookshelf Staples
Since it began in 1985, the annual prize has recognized emerging writers. And while you may not know the winners announced Wednesday, their futures are bright — if previous winners are any indication.
Is Hiding Income and Destroying Records Obstruction? Maybe Not
Justices issued a potentially far-reaching decision Wednesday making it harder for the federal government to prosecute obstruction of IRS enforcement of the tax code.
Israel Acknowledges Having Bombed A Suspected Syrian Nuclear Reactor In 2007
The revelation confirms long-held suspicions that the raid destroyed what Israel believed to be a nuclear reactor. Israeli officials made clear they intend this announcement to send a message to Iran.
Research Misconduct Allegations Shadow New CDC Director
Critics say the Trump administration failed to properly vet Dr. Robert Redfield. Sen. Patty Murray says a past research controversy suggests a "pattern of ethically and morally questionable behavior."