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Gen. Keith B. Alexander, director of the National Security Agency, and others testify before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence regarding NSA surveillance in Washington, June 18, 2013.
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Obama Administration Finally Finds Its Voice on Surveillance

The President clarified the scope of NSA snooping, and intelligence officials outlined more terrorist plots that were foiled thanks to their surveillance tactics

Protests Erupt as Brazil Prepares for World Cup

What began as a small outcry against increased bus fares in São Paulo has escalated into widespread anger at the nation's social inequality

House Passes Abortion Ban

Bill would prohibit termination of pregnancies after 20 weeks

Americans Prefer Dogs Over Cats

But they dream of owning tigers or giraffes

Horror and Fear on Mad Men

The show has taken a dark turn in its sixth season

In Praise of the Telegram

A look back at the original social network

Sigur Rós' Dark and Dreamy Rock

New album signals a grittier direction for the Icelandic post-rock band

Afghan Forces Prepare to Take Control

Insurgents remain in Afghanistan as NATO plans withdrawal

Nook Tablets Are Now Ridiculously Cheap

Barnes & Noble extends Father's Day special

Nintendo Apologizes for Wii U Issues

The company promises the good games are coming

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