Does the budget bill passed by Congress this week derail the United States Postal Service (USPS) plan to end Saturday delivery of first class mail?
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Three Marines Killed In Shooting At Base In Virginia
A Marine opened fire at a Virginia base Thursday night, killing two other Marines before turning the gun on himself.
‘Endless Wreckage’: Blizzard Triggers Huge Canadian Traffic Pileup
A quick moving blizzard plowed through the central Canadian plains province of Alberta this week, triggering a massive vehicle pileup on Thursday; scores of motorists were stranded near the provincial capital of Edmonton.
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski Says He Will Step Down
The chairman of the Federal Communication Commission announced during a staff meeting on Friday that he intends to step down “in the coming weeks.”
Harvard Stuns New Mexico, And 4 Other Need-To-Knows From The NCAA Tournament
The NCAA tournament got off to a stunning start on Thursday: Harvard, known more for its brains and seeded No. 14, sent No. 3 New Mexico packing with a 62-68 win.
CIA Drone Operations Could Be Handed To Pentagon
The responsibility for counterterrorism operations involving unmanned drones could soon begin shifting from the CIA to the Pentagon as part of Obama administration efforts to mollify critics who say the program lacks transparency