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USA TODAYWASHINGTON – “Just breathe deeply.” That’s one of Vanessa Hudgens’ New Year’s resolutions. The star, 25, has it written in her journal as a reminder to be present, grounded and “in my body”—that’s a phrase she uses often—and “connected to my soul.”.‘Gimme Shelter’: Message with a light touchTroy RecordBozell Column: You’re Right to Choose […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON — The United States and European Union began easing some economic sanctions against Iran on Monday as Tehran announced that it has ceased certain nuclear activities that it agreed to halt as part of its breakthrough deal with western …Nuclear Inspectors Enter Iran, With Eyes Peeled For CheatingNPRIran to soon have access to […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON — In announcing his long-awaited plans to overhaul government surveillance policies, President Obama on Friday sought to occupy a middle space in the simmering debate on U.S. spying. He pushed for a greater measure of transparency …Obama on NSA: A reluctant reformerPoliticoUPDATE 6-Obama bans spying on leaders of US allies, scales back NSA […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama welcomed the Miami Heat back to the White House on Tuesday, this time to honor the team for its 2012-13 NBA championship. The president opened by recounting the numerous accomplishments of the team last …President cracks jokes as Miami Heat is honored at White HouseMiamiHerald.comObama honors Heat at White […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON — President Obama said Sunday that the clock starts ticking Jan. 20 on a six-month nuclear deal with Iran, calling it the best bet to deny Tehran the means to make nuclear weapons. Obama also vowed to veto any congressional legislation that …Iran nuclear deal: John Kerry commends ‘significant step’BBC NewsIran to start […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON — Lawyers for singer Chris Brown told a judge Wednesday that he has rejected a plea deal on a charge that he hit a man outside a Washington hotel. Prosecutors had offered a deal in which Brown would plead guilty to the misdemeanor …Chris Brown rejects plea deal in DC courtCNN InternationalChris Brown […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry will present Israel and the Palestinians the broad outlines of what a final Mideast peace agreement could look like when he travels to the region this week, the State Department said. State Department …Israel releases 26 Palestinian prisonersBBC NewsPolice: Suspected Jewish vandals burn cars in West […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON — Security efforts throughout Russia intensified Monday after a pair of bombings killed more than 30 people about 400 miles from where the Winter Olympic Games are scheduled to open in just more than a month. The bombings, which …Are the Sochi Olympics heading for disaster?Los Angeles TimesA second bombing in Russia shows […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON (AP) — Four U.S. military personnel investigating potential evacuation routes in Libya were taken into custody at a checkpoint and then detained briefly by the Libyan government before being released, U.S. officials said Friday night.4 US Military Personnel Released in LibyaVoice of America4 US military personnel being held in Libyan custody freedIndian ExpressFour […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON (AP) — Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau admitted he “was as nervous as all get out” to be facing his former team Monday night. After the Ducks rallied to win their franchise-best ninth in a row, he appeared pretty calm. Hampus Lindholm …Ducks make it nine in a row by beating CapitalsLos Angeles […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON (AP) — Verizon Communications says it will publish information on the number of requests for customer records it received from law enforcement agencies this year. MORE: Snowden says ruling vindicates leak of NSA files. The announcement …Under pressure, Verizon plans more data-request disclosuresReutersVerizon to publish data on phone records requestsWashington PostVerizon to Publish […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON — Kurt DelBene, former president of the Microsoft Office Division, will replace Jeff Zients as the administration’s point person on HealthCare.gov, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday. “Jeff did an outstanding job …DelBene Replaces Zients to Oversee Obama Health-Care Website (2)BusinessweekFormer Microsoft exec to head HealthCare.gov effortPCWorldZients to transition to […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Committee will vote Thursday on whether to gather comment about lifting the ban against cellphone calls on planes, but the chairman said he hopes to lift the ban this year. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler …The FCC and US wireless carriers are still working on a few detailsDailyTechCell phones on […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON – The U.S. decision to suspend the delivery of nonlethal aid to rebels in northern Syria is another blow to American efforts to strengthen and unify insurgents fighting Bashar al-Assad, analysts say. The State Department said Wednesday it …US, concerned about militants, suspends some Syrian rebel aidLos Angeles TimesTop US-backed Commander in Syria […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON — National Security Agency Director Keith Alexander said Wednesday that “there isn’t a better way” to help defend the country from potential terror threats than the ongoing and controversial bulk collection of telephone records involving …Google Cookies Help NSA Identify Targets for Hacking and SpyingWiredNSA: No better way to protect US than surveillanceU.S. […]