New Drug, Furanyl Fentanyl, More Dangerous Than Heroin
A deadly new synthetic opioid called furanyl fentanyl is being called more potent than heroin and harder to detect.
Thousands of Delays At US Airports Amid Customs System Outage
The customs processing system at a number of U.S. airports was hit with an hours-long outage Monday night, causing delays for travelers, officials said.
Analysis: Surreal US Cyber Diplomacy
Bizarre became surreal this week when the Obama administration expelled 35 Russian diplomats and closed two central Russian facilities in the US in response to Russian cyber interference in the US election, and Russia responded with New Year’s invitations to US diplomats’ children.
Military Choppers, Plane Spotted Over NYC
Hawk-eyed New Yorkers spotted military planes and helicopters over Manhattan Tuesday afternoon.
US: 1 In 6 Adults Takes A Psychiatric Drug
One in six U.S. adults takes a psychiatric medication to cope with conditions such as depression, anxiety and insomnia, a new study finds.
Iran and Boeing Sign $16.6 Billion Deal on Sale of 80 Aircraft
The Boeing Co. and Iran Air say they have signed a sale agreement for 80 jets, valued at a list price of $16.6 billion.
FBI Raid Businessmen Linked To Imam Blamed For Turkey Coup
Federal authorities raided a Brooklyn cafe linked to the Pennsylvania imam blamed by Turkey for plotting July’s failed coup attempt in that country.
The NSA Has Been Listening To on-Flight Calls For Years
The National Security Agency and its British counterpart the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) have been intercepting in-flight mobile phone calls for more than 10 years, according to a report by French newspaper Le Monde.
Pentagon Reportedly Buried Study Exposing $125B In Waste
Senior defense officials suppressed a study documenting $125 billion worth of administrative waste at the Pentagon out of fears that Congress would use its findings to cut the defense budget, the Washington Post reported late Monday.
Ex-CIA officer Fights Conviction For Leaking Anti-Iran Operation
RICHMOND, Va. – Once an employee of the powerful CIA, Jeffrey Sterling now sits behind bars at a federal prison in Colorado. He bides his time by reading and writing and working at the facility’s recreational center.