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Intelligence Panel Grills Cybersecurity Chief

WASHINGTON – Congressional intelligence committee members were hearing from staff rather than witnesses Wednesday one day after the nation’s cybersecurity chief revealed that fear of criticism was a real barrier to effectiveness in government counter-terrorism circles. Richard A. Clarke testified Tuesday as Democratic lawmakers rallied about 100 family members of …

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Basketball and Astronauts

Ken Layne had a Foxnews column the other day about the NBA versus “football” (soccer to Yanks). I think that the NBA is contributing to a national tragedy. There are millions of kids of school age, particularly in the inner cities. There are a few dozen job openings for NBA …

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Fire Won't Stop Queen Tribute Concert

LONDON – With a little luck, Monday night’s star-studded musical tribute to Queen Elizabeth II will go more smoothly than the rehearsal, with more fireworks and less fire. A blaze that broke out in a roof apartment forced the evacuation of Buckingham Palace on Sunday evening, interrupting preparations for the …

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