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A Revolutionary Drone-Based Delivery Network Is Being Tested—in Bhutan
This drone project could save lives in far-flung rural communities—and perhaps pioneer the system globally.
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The Infrastructure Africa Really Needs Is Better Data Reporting
The terrible state of statistical reporting in most of Africa means that it will be nearly impossible to gauge how effective recent infrastructure deals are.
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Russia Grants Edward Snowden 3 More Years of Safe Harbor
The fugitive leaker will be able to travel abroad and in five years apply for Russian citizenship, according to his lawyer.
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Lawsuit Claiming Facebook in Cahoots with NSA Gains 25,000 members
Any users outside of the U.S. and Canada are able to sign up.
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Collecting comments, bulking up for health IT and waiting for a crisis
News and notes from around the federal IT community
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Infographic: The State of Electronic Health Records
Physician adoption has seen a spike.
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It's Official: There Is a New Edward Snowden
The U.S. government has confirmed that there is another leaker of surveillance secrets, according to CNN.
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The No-Fly List Has Grown Tenfold Since Obama Took Office
Newly disclosed classified documents reveal an enormous growth in terrorist watch lists during the Obama administration.
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CDC Uses Twitter to Explain Ebola to the Masses
The health organization is condensing warnings and guidelines into 140-character snippets in a Monday chat.
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The Recovering Americans and the 'Top Secret' Ebola Treatment
Two U.S. doctors with Ebola have improved after receiving an experimental antibody.
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Watson, the IBM Supercomputer, Might Replace the Loudmouth in Your Business Meetings
IBM sees a future where computers figure into meetings, not only as tools but as active participants.
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Why Obama Should Roll Heads at the CIA
It's one thing to let 'patriots' get away with torture. It's another to condone the cover-ups.
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Ron Paul: Bring Edward Snowden Home
With Snowden’s asylum in Russia in limbo, the former House member is pushing for the clemency option.
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Getting on Military Bases Is About to Involve FBI Background Checks
The continuous screening that starts Friday is a response to the Navy Yard and Fort Hood shootings.
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NGA seeks 3D imaging tool
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency is looking for the state-of-the-art in rendering satellite images in 3D.
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Senate Approves $225M Cash Infusion for Israel's Iron Dome
The House could give its approval later in the day.
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Will VA Secretary McDonald Go Back to P&G for His CIO?
Just a rumor, but a tantalizing one.
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Is This a Different Kind of HealthCare.gov Contract?
In some ways, it looks a lot like the old contracts.
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