Alex Kingsbury
Articles by Kingsbury, Alex
IRS Cracks Down on Fraudulent Tax Preparers
February 9, 2010
The feds are cracking down on fraudulent tax preparers.
Nation & World
Partisan Rancor Follows Terrorism Announcement
February 8, 2010
Intelligence chiefs warns of imminent al Qaeda attacks.
Nation & World
U.S. Makes Play to Catch Up on High-Speed Rail
February 5, 2010
A government cash infusion could help the U.S. catch up.
Nation & World
Canada, U.S. Cooperate on Terror, Olympics
February 5, 2010
Gary Doer talks about terrorism, trade, and the Olympics
Nation & World
Spy Chief Gives Stark New Warnings on National Security
February 3, 2010
Al Qaeda is still a major threat, but cybersecurity is also a growing concern.
Nation & World
O'Connor Worries Corporate Cash Will Taint Judicial Elections
January 27, 2010
The controversial decision is expected to reshape the financing of elections.
Nation & World
An Olympic Hockey Bet for the U.S. and Canada
January 27, 2010
The Canadian ambassador says the two countries will be in the finals.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
U.S., China Trade Barbs After Google's Ultimatum
January 22, 2010
The U.S. and China argue about the role of the government in regulating the Internet.
Nation & World
Why Neither Reagan Nor the United States Won the Cold War
January 22, 2010
Jack Matlock discusses Superpower Illusions
Opinion
Supreme Court to Hear Sex Offender Imprisonment Case
January 11, 2010
Court considers whether prosecutors can hold offenders beyond their original sentences.
Nation & World - Nation
Terror Chief Michael Leiter Wasn't Vacationing Through Attack
January 7, 2010
Despite report, terror chief was in Washington during the Christmas bombing attempt.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Obama Slams Failed Intelligence, Calls for Reform
January 5, 2010
Obama said the failed attack was a “mix of human and systemic failures.”
Nation & World
Lapse of Estate Tax Raises Doubts About Democrats
January 4, 2010
Democrats plan to renew the 2010 tax retroactively.
Nation & World
Obama and Congress Probe How The Airport Screening System Failed
December 31, 2009
The failed Christmas Day terrorist attack exposed flaws in the national security system.
Nation & World
Congress Moves Forward on Media Shield Law
December 29, 2009
The law would prevent journalists from having to reveal confidential sources in federal court trials.
Nation & World
Senate Prepares For Final Vote on Healthcare Reform
December 22, 2009
Last-minute negotiations about abortion are underway heading into the Christmas Eve morning vote.
Nation & World
Internet Slip Leads to Trouble for TSA
December 17, 2009
A manual posted online reveals airport screening secrets.
Nation & World
FedEx and UPS Feud Over Union Rules
December 8, 2009
The two companies have been pleading their case to the House and Senate.
Nation & World
TSA to Conduct Full Review After Leak of Sensitive Information
December 7, 2009
An improperly redacted PDF allowed access to secret TSA information.
Nation & World
Senate Report Revisits Osama bin Laden's Great Escape
December 4, 2009
Senator Kerry requested that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee look into the events at Tora Bora.
Nation & World
Holder Defends Civilian Trials for Terror Suspects
November 24, 2009
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and other suspects will be tried in a court in New York City.
Nation & World
U.S. is Striking Back in the Global Cyberwar
November 18, 2009
As the United States steps up its cyberattacks, it finds training technowarriors isn't so easy.
Nation & World
Moves to Seize Mosques Spark Outrage
November 17, 2009
The Feds allege the Alavi charitable foundation has ties to Iran.
Nation & World
Wofford Terriers Coach Mike Ayers Helps His Players Win On and Off the Field
November 11, 2009
The college football coach in Spartanburg, S.C., stresses brains and brawn in his Wingbone offense.
Nation & World
Supreme Court Weighs Juvenile Life Sentences
November 11, 2009
Should juvenile offenders face life behind bars?
Nation & World