Worst Attack In 'History Of The Internet' Threatens Web
The two sides in the dispute are an anti-spam group and a Dutch hosting company that the group says is behind much of the spam on the Internet. The fight is causing major congestion, leading to delays in reaching sites like Netflix.
Pentagon Will Curb Number Of Number Of Furlough Days For Civilians
Employees will have to take 14 unpaid days off over the next few months instead of the 22 the Pentagon had originally estimated.
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Justices Cast Doubt On Federal Defense Of Marriage Act
In oral arguments, several Supreme Court justices expressed strong skepticism about DOMA, the law that bars same-sex couples legally married under state law from receiving the same federal benefits as married heterosexual couples.
Ashley Judd Tweets She Won't Run For U.S. Senate
The actress put an end to speculation that she would seek the Democratic nomination in order to challenge Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Ashley Judd Says She Is Not Running For Senate
Judd was thinking about challenging Sen. Mitch McConnell for his Kentucky seat in 2014. She had received national support from Democrats and a conservative super-PAC had already released an attack ad.
Obama's Labor Nominee Faces GOP Opposition Over His Role In A Supreme Court Case
Republicans claim Thomas Perez struck a quid pro quo deal with Minnesota that may have cost the federal treasury as much as $180 million. Perez says he acted ethically.
'Sponge' Drug Shows Promise For Treating Hepatitis C
Doctors are desperate for better treatments for hepatitis C, which now affects about 4 million Americans. A new kind of drug that "mops up" molecules in the cells stopped the virus in a small clinical study, offering hope for a quicker cure with few side effects.
Emerging Nations To Set Up Development Bank
The bank would fund infrastructure projects in emerging and developing countries. But the leaders of the BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — were unable to agree on how much capital such a bank would need.
James Holmes' Attorneys Say He's Willing To Plead Guilty To Avoid Death Penalty
Holmes is accused of entering a Colorado theater and opening fire. Prosecutors have not accepted the offer but defense attorneys say the case could be resolved on April 1, the date of the next hearing.
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Judge Awards $8,000 To A Man Who Got Stuck On Disney's 'Small World' Ride
The disabled man was stuck in the "goodbye room" of the ride for 30 minutes, while Disneyland officials fixed it. The court said
Is The Sky The Limit For Wind Power?
Building huge turbine farms too close together might significantly reduce their power, some atmospheric scientists say. The problem is "wind shadow" — the turbulence created by one big cluster of turbines that steals wind from another cluster down the road.
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Skim Milk, States' Rights And Political Clout: The High Court And DOMA
The court's final day of arguments involving same-sex marriage laws served up some memorable observations. Here are five key questions that came up as the justices debated the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
High Court Rules U.S. Government Can Be Sued Over Actions Of Prison Guards
The court OK'd a suit against the federal government over alleged sexual assault by prison guards. The decision broadens the reading of the Federal Tort Claims Act.
High Court Broadens Instances In Which U.S. Government Can Be Sued
The court OK'd a suit against the federal government over alleged sexual assault by prison guards. The decision broadens the reading of the Federal Tort Claims Act.
British Government Rebuked Again; Court Rules It Cannot Deport Muslim Cleric
The government says Abu Qatada was a spiritual inspiration for the Sept. 11 terrorists. But a court has decided he cannot be deported to Jordan, because of human rights issues.
What If You Couldn't Take Your Money To Another State?
You'd be free to leave the state, as long as you left your money behind. That's essentially what it's like now for people in Cyprus.
Transcript And Audio: Supreme Court Arguments On Defense Of Marriage Act
The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in a case testing the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act, which prohibits federal recognition of same-sex marriages.
As Red Cross Arrives In Guantanamo, Hunger Strike Grows
A lawyer for 11 detainees said his clients see death as the only way out of Guantanamo. Of the 166 captives in the prison, more than half has been cleared for transfer, but politics have prevented that.
Why Illinois Is Roaring Mad About Lion Meat
Lion meat has been gaining traction among adventurous foodies. But some wildlife advocates worry that interest in lion meat in the U.S. could encourage more poaching abroad. So they're pushing legislation to ban lion meat in the state that seems to be at the center of the U.S. trade.
Arizona Gunman Acted Erratically Days Before Shooting, Documents Reveal
Jared Loughner talked to himself and made "all kinds of noises," according to his parents. He left a phone message for a friend the night before the rampage thanking him for "some very good times."
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