Greg Myre
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Biden Signs Executive Order On Cybersecurity In Wake Of Pipeline Hack
Following a ransomware attack on a major U.S. pipeline, President Biden announced his broad plan to make both the U.S. government and private companies more secure against future cyber breaches.
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In The CIA's 1st Plot Against The Castros, Fidel Wasn't The Target
Exploding cigars. Poisoned pens. The CIA had lots of failed plots to kill Cuban leader Fidel Castro. But the first such plan was directed at his brother Raúl, who just retired at age 89.
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Withdrawing Troops From Afghanistan Does Not Mean Conflict Will End In Country
President Biden's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan raises questions about whether the Afghan government and the Taliban will work a political deal or keep fighting on the battlefield.
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Intelligence Report: Russia Tried To Help Trump In 2020 Election
The report says Russian leader Vladimir Putin authorized a campaign to help former President Donald Trump and undermine Joe Biden, though it was not on the same scale as Moscow's efforts in 2016.
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Biden Administration Poised To Release Report On Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi
The U.S. intelligence report is expected to answer the key question about what role, if any, Saudi Arabia's crown prince had in the 2018 killing.
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China Wants Your Data — And May Already Have It
When COVID hit, a Chinese firm offered to set up testing labs in the U.S., which could have given it access to DNA data. The U.S. says this is part of China's effort to collect mass data on Americans.
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Biden's National Security, Foreign Policy Nominees Face Senate Confirmation Hearings
President-elect Joe Biden's top picks for national security and foreign policy positions face Senate confirmation hearings Tuesday. They will be questioned on a range of challenges facing the U.S.
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Vowing To Uphold Constitutional Process, Joint Chiefs Of Staff Condemn Capitol Riot
In a public memo, U.S. top military leaders have condemned the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and pledged to protect and defend the Constitution.
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How Online Sleuths Identified Rioters At The Capitol
The riot appeared to be all chaos and anarchy. But as researchers gave the online video and photos closer scrutiny, they produced forensic evidence that has identified those involved.
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Longtime Diplomat William Burns Is Biden's Pick To Lead CIA
William Burns worked for decades at the State Department. President-elect Joe Biden says he "shares my profound belief that intelligence must be apolitical."