The National Security Agency collected almost 3 billion pieces of data in the U.S. in one 30-day period, the Guardian reported.
Government officials say the PRISM surveillance program aided in the capture of a would-be subway bomber. Some journalists are skeptical.
Pregnant Kim Kardashian lashed out at paparazzi after they reportedly threatened her life when she wouldn't allow photographs.
The northeastern counties of Colorado have begun to push the idea of forming their own state.
Meet the wizard behind the "Mad Men" conspiracy theory curtain.
The biggest economy in Latin America is facing a dilemma: more agricultural growth or more land for its native peoples?
The Republican Party, although still strong in some demographics, may face long-term erosion.
American startups embraced Bitcoin early, but the Web-based currency is more popular in China, which could leave the U.S. at a disadvantage.
Canada and Mexico warn of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products including meat, dairy, chocolate, machinery and furniture over U.S. meat labeling rules.
A four-year-old in Arizona accidentally killed his father when he fired a gun that he found in a home, he was visiting.
Seven people were killed and three others were injured in a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan’s northwest region, late on Friday, security officials said.
The George W. Obama photo, a morphed picture of president Obama and former president Bush criticizes Obama for following Bush’s policies.
Three people were killed and at least five others were injured during a shooting rampage Friday in Santa Monica, Calif.
The United States visits Jamaica in World Cup qualifying action.
A New York Times profile of the Guardian's Glenn Greenwald, who broke a major domestic surveillance story this week, repeatedly refers to him as a blogger, not a reporter. Was it a subtle attempt to denigrate him?
Wal-Mart gave the floor to four activist shareholders who addressed serious issues facing the giant retailer during an otherwise festive event.
The FBI announced it has arrested a Texas woman in connection with the mailing of the letters.
Some suggest the PRISM program borrowed software from Silicon Valley-based Palantir, which owns a platform called Prism.
Kyle Richards of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" may be involved in cheating scandal with husband Mauricio Umansky.
Riskier auto financing is on the rise, as are repos, but the market seems OK with that -- for now.
The May jobs report suggests the economy is stronger than it was nine months ago when the Fed launched its third round of monetary easing.
The old “soft patch” excuse is again being used to explain the inexplicable failure of Obama's administration to create jobs.
