They told the world that AI was dangerous. Now Trump’s allies are coming for them.
BERKELEY, Calif. — After artificial intelligence security advocates caught Washington’s attention with dire warnings about the technology’s power, the Trump administration and its allies adopted some of their suggestions, while sidelining the…
Former CIA official found with gold bars admits to sprawling scheme, agrees to forfeit $194 million
Washington — A former CIA official who was found with $40 million in gold bars at his home in May, pleaded guilty Tuesday, admitting to inventing fake classifieds programs to embezzle nearly $200 million in government money that he used to buy mansions…
Cornell rape case updates: School chooses independent examiner: NPR
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates has been tasked with leading an independent investigation into Cornell University’s handling of a former student’s rape allegations. Here, Yates speaks at Harvard University in Cambridge,…
National day of protest in France against riot police, tear gas and water cannons: NPR
Riot police use a water cannon on students during a protest against underfunded schools, in Rennes, western France, on Tuesday. Jérémie González/AP hide caption toggle caption I Jérémie González/AP PARIS — Police fired tear gas to control crowds in Paris…
Cheeky pro-Hilton ad woos liberals, angers conservatives
In summary A suggestive new ad from Hilton is trying to seduce liberal voters into voting Republican — and has instead infuriated her conservative allies. The room is dark, the background music sings, the ambiance suggestive. Two young women (dyed hair,…
CIA officer arrested with gold bars admits revealing secret intelligence source to foreign official
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A high-ranking CIA officer arrested after federal agents found about 600 pounds of gold bars hidden in his home also disclosed details to a foreign official about a secret U.S. intelligence source, prosecutors said Tuesday at his plea…
Amelia Earhart Investigators Begin Expedition to Study Mysterious Object in the Pacific: ‘Follow the Evidence’
A team searching for Amelia Earhart’s lost plane has begun its expedition to the Pacific, where they plan to study a mysterious object that researchers believe could be her plane. The article, known as the Taraia objecthas been visible in photos…
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says diesel relief will begin Saturday
Stuart Varney hosts an exclusive interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright to discuss President Donald Trump’s order to lower diesel prices. Wright analyzes crude oil markets, high gas prices and the Colorado climate trial. Truckers could start…
Brendan Carr’s ABC License Fight Meets Skeptical Judge
A federal judge was skeptical Tuesday of the Federal Communications Commission’s attempts to snatch up ABC’s eight broadcast licenses for an unprecedented early review. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan of Washington, D.C., appears to agree…
Sally Yates to review how Cornell handled sexual assault complaints
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — A former top Justice Department official will review how Cornell handles sexual misconduct complaints, university administrators announced Tuesday as they tried to respond to an outpouring of anger over allegations of gang rape in…