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United Nations Calls for End to Excessive Electronic Spying
December 18, 2013 11:29 pmThe UN calls for an end to excessive electronic surveillance expressing concern at the harm it could have on human rights. The 193-member General Assembly adopted a resolution intended to help ensure people have the same rights to privacy on the internet as they have offline. The move comes after former U.S. National Security Agency […]
Leave a commentFed Tapering Signals Japan Out-Performance in 2014 -MS
December 18, 2013 11:29 pm(SOUNDBITE) (English) REUTERS REPORTER, TARA JOSEPH, SAYING: "We all knew the day would come but few expected it now. Ben Bernanke tip-toeing towards tapering with a slight pullback in his $75
Leave a commentWoman found dead checked on by deputies 2 days prior
December 18, 2013 11:27 pmThe Guerneville home of a woman found dead Sunday afternoon had been visited by sheriff’s deputies two days prior for a medical call who broke the trailer’s window but did not enter assuming no one was home, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called to the home on Drake Road last Friday at […]
Leave a commentRaw: Peru Blows Up Drug Smuggling Airstrips
December 18, 2013 11:25 pmPeruvian security forces have destroyed 20 secret landing strips. They had been used to fly drugs out of the jungle to Bolivia and Brazil. (Dec. 19)
Leave a commentLocal expert speaks out on Target security breach
December 18, 2013 11:10 pmThe U.S. Secret Service is investigating a reported security breach at Target stores, which might have revealed millions of customers’ credit and debit card data to thieves. Target spokespeople say the company is also investigating, but as of Wednesday night, the Minneapolis-based retailer had issued no explanation of what happened. Journalist Brian Krebs, who specializes […]
Leave a commentLocal expert says Target security breach is a sign of crimes to come
December 18, 2013 11:10 pmThe U.S. Secret Service is investigating a reported security breach at Target stores, which might have revealed millions of customers’ credit and debit card data to thieves. Target spokespeople say the company is also investigating, but as of Wednesday night, the Minneapolis-based retailer had issued no explanation of what happened. Journalist Brian Krebs, who specializes […]
Leave a commentHoliday season brings doorstop package thieves
December 18, 2013 10:55 pmPolice are issuing warning about a crime they say is increasingly popular during the holidays, thieves stealing packages right from your doorstep. In San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood, one family had a package stolen just 22 minutes after it was delivered Tuesday afternoon. That thief was caught on tape by several surveillance cameras. Neighbors are […]
Leave a commentOil Trains Worry Small Towns
December 18, 2013 10:55 pmAs trains increasingly carry huge volumes of flammable crude oil across the U.S., rural communities bisected by railroads worry about safety in the wake of a deadly train crash and tanker explosion in Canada. (Dec. 19)
Leave a commentFREMONT: Target security breach investigated
December 18, 2013 10:49 pmThe U.S. Secret Service is investigating a reported security breach at Target stores, which might have revealed millions of customers' credit and debit card data to thieves.
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