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Can conservatives find their footing in Hollywood? - CNNPolitics.com - 0 views

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Elections US politics media Hollywood

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But Republicans have raised plenty of money on the West Coast -- albeit more quietly than their Democratic rivals. Now the Republican Jewish Coalition, with its roster of influential donors and board members, is looking to raise the profile Hollywood conservatives at their annual gala Sunday night in Beverly Hills.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">But Republicans have raised plenty of money on the West Coast -- albeit more quietly than their Democratic rivals. Now the Republican Jewish Coalition, with its roster of influential donors and board members, is looking to raise the profile Hollywood conservatives at their annual gala Sunday night in Beverly Hills.</div>

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Bush to announce candidacy June 15 - CNNPolitics.com - 0 views

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The former Florida governor, who until now has toured the country as a prospective presidential candidate will drop all pretense and launch his campaign at the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The former Florida governor, who until now has toured the country as a prospective presidential candidate will drop all pretense and launch his campaign at the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus.</div>

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Millions of US government workers hit by data breach - BBC News - 0 views

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US crisis data breach

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Chinese hackers are suspected of carrying out a "massive breach" affecting the data of millions of US government workers, officials said. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) confirmed on Thursday that almost four million current and past employees have been affected. The breach could potentially affect every federal agency, officials said.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Chinese hackers are suspected of carrying out a "massive breach" affecting the data of millions of US government workers, officials said. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) confirmed on Thursday that almost four million current and past employees have been affected. The breach could potentially affect every federal agency, officials said.</div>

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Encryption key to free speech, says UN report - BBC News - 0 views

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US free speech technology

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Encryption software that makes it hard to spy on what people do and say online is "essential" for free speech, says a United Nations report. Without anonymising tools, many people will find it far harder to express opinions without censure, it says. Any attempt to weaken encryption software will only curb this ability, it warns.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Encryption software that makes it hard to spy on what people do and say online is "essential" for free speech, says a United Nations report. Without anonymising tools, many people will find it far harder to express opinions without censure, it says. Any attempt to weaken encryption software will only curb this ability, it warns.</div>

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US police kill more than two people a day, report suggests - BBC News - 0 views

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US police

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Data collected by the Washington Post newspaper suggests that the number of people shot by US police is twice as high as official figures claim. The paper said that during the first five months of this year, 385 people - more than two a day - were killed.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Data collected by the Washington Post newspaper suggests that the number of people shot by US police is twice as high as official figures claim. The paper said that during the first five months of this year, 385 people - more than two a day - were killed.</div>

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North Korean hackers 'could kill', warns key defector - BBC News - 0 views

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North Korea crisis

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North Korean hackers are capable of attacks that could destroy critical infrastructure and even kill people, a high-profile defector has warned. Speaking exclusively to BBC Click, Prof Kim Heung-Kwang said the country had around 6,000 trained military hackers. The warning follows last year's Sony Pictures hack - an attack attributed to North Korea.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">North Korean hackers are capable of attacks that could destroy critical infrastructure and even kill people, a high-profile defector has warned. Speaking exclusively to BBC Click, Prof Kim Heung-Kwang said the country had around 6,000 trained military hackers. The warning follows last year's Sony Pictures hack - an attack attributed to North Korea.</div>

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The need for old-fashioned spying on the Islamic State - 0 views

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Islamic State policy opinion

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The unexpected fall of Ramadi to the Islamic State this month is the latest sign of a basic intelligence problem: The United States doesn't know enough about its jihadist adversaries to combat them effectively. This intelligence deficit afflicts the military, the CIA and other agencies.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The unexpected fall of Ramadi to the Islamic State this month is the latest sign of a basic intelligence problem: The United States doesn't know enough about its jihadist adversaries to combat them effectively. This intelligence deficit afflicts the military, the CIA and other agencies.</div>

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Fifa scandal: 'God Bless America,' football fans say - BBC News - 0 views

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US culture FIFA

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A bold, surprise move by the US on the world stage hasn't always been a recipe for global applause. By indicting 14 top Fifa officials on corruption charges on Wednesday, however, the US government currently finds itself on the right side of much of the international media.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A bold, surprise move by the US on the world stage hasn't always been a recipe for global applause. By indicting 14 top Fifa officials on corruption charges on Wednesday, however, the US government currently finds itself on the right side of much of the international media.</div>

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Nebraska abolishes death penalty after veto-override - BBC News - 0 views

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The US state of Nebraska has abolished the death penalty after a veto-override was passed through its legislature. The measure was backed by a coalition of conservatives who oppose execution as a form of punishment. Nebraska joins 18 other states and the federal district of Washington, DC, in banning capital punishment, and is the first traditionally conservative state in four decades to do so.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The US state of Nebraska has abolished the death penalty after a veto-override was passed through its legislature. The measure was backed by a coalition of conservatives who oppose execution as a form of punishment. Nebraska joins 18 other states and the federal district of Washington, DC, in banning capital punishment, and is the first traditionally conservative state in four decades to do so.</div>

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Rick Santorum joins crowded Republican field for president - BBC News - 0 views

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Rick Santorum, a Christian conservative who came second in the 2012 Republican primaries, has launched a second campaign for the US presidency. Mr Santorum launched his campaign on Wednesday at an event in his home state, Pennsylvania. The former senator won several key races in 2012, emphasising social issues like abortion and gay marriage.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Rick Santorum, a Christian conservative who came second in the 2012 Republican primaries, has launched a second campaign for the US presidency. Mr Santorum launched his campaign on Wednesday at an event in his home state, Pennsylvania. The former senator won several key races in 2012, emphasising social issues like abortion and gay marriage.</div>

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Report: Western women are attracted to Islamic State for complex reasons - 0 views

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Islamic State propaganda

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Western women in the Islamic State are playing a crucial role in disseminating propaganda and are not simply flocking to the region to become "jihadi brides," according to a new British research report.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Western women in the Islamic State are playing a crucial role in disseminating propaganda and are not simply flocking to the region to become "jihadi brides," according to a new British research report.</div>

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