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Focus Drones over America: public safety benefit or 'creepy' privacy threat?

Drones are not just for tracking terrorists abroad. Some 327 are authorized to fly in US airspace – most for military training. But as their numbers grow, so is domestic scrutiny.
Change Agent Public banks could help after a disaster such as superstorm Sandy

In April 1997, a public bank was able to respond to a massive flood in Grand Forks, N.D., in ways that privately owned banks could not or, perhaps, would not. Could public banks help in other disasters, such as superstorm Sandy?
Wounded aide wins Giffords' seat in Arizona election

Ron Barber, who was wounded in the shooting, won the special election on Tuesday night.
Tight race in Arizona for Giffords' former aide

The former Congresswoman has been campaigning for her chosen successor; voters are at the polls today in a special election.
War on religion? North Dakota Measure 3 aims to strike back.

Measure 3, a North Dakota ballot initiative set for Tuesday, would demand that the government have a 'compelling interest' before it puts a 'burden' on people following religious beliefs. Critics call it an answer to a nonexistent problem.
Credit card fraud case: $1.5 million. 38,000 people. On appeal.

Credit card fraud scheme said to be one of the biggest in US history. Convicted ringleader appeals credit card fraud case.
Feds warn colleges: handle sexual assault reports properly

The Obama administration has taken a tougher stance after federal officials saw problems at a number of schools. But some say the administration is taking things too far.
Five new technologies that will change the world (and win at Jeopardy!)

Five forms of new technology that can change the world: From the computer that beats humans on "Jeopardy!" to cellphone apps for African pick-and-hoe farmers, to satellites that spy on human rights abusers.
Pigeon gambling: Who knew bird had the brains to take risks?

Pigeon gambling was studied by a University of Kentucky psychologist. The study on pigeon gambling showed they can make bad choices, just like humans.