 The Justice Department has opened an investigation into leaks to the media about the National Security Agency's classified domestic surveillance program. The program authorizes the NSA to eavesdrop on Americans without first seeking permission from a court for a search warrant. It has caused a political uproar with both Democrats and Republicans questioning whether President Bush went beyond his powers under the U.S. Constitution in authorizing it.The New York Times was the first to report the story on December 16th and then officials confirmed its existence to CNN and other organizations."The Justice Department has opened an investigation of the unauthorized disclosure of classified information related to the NSA," a Justice Department official told CNN....
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 Europe Gets Hammered by Second Snowstorm in a Week; Icy Weather Blamed for Dozens of Deaths |
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| Sony to settle anti-piracy CD row |
| Free music downloads and cash refunds could soon be offered to owners of Sony BMG CDs loaded with controversial anti-piracy software. The offers are part of a proposed settlement of lawsuits against Sony BMG ov.. full News |
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| Amtrak Passengers Stranded Aboard Train in Ga. Woods for More Than 24 Hours |
| A trainload of antsy passengers, including many families returning from trips to Disney World, has been stuck on an Amtrak train halted near south Georgia for more than 24 hours. Amtrak Train 98 has been stalle.. full News |
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| Winter storm causes Calif. rivers to swell |
| A drenching winter storm swelled rivers in northern California to their highest levels in seven years, causing power outages and forcing some residents to evacuate. Flood warnings were in effect for the norther.. full News |
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| China reforms its currency market |
| China has approved 13 domestic and foreign banks to act as market-makers for yuan trading, in another move towards a more flexible currency. China plans to bring in a market-making trading system for the yuan e.. full News |
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