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.

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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.

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O'Connor Worries Corporate Cash Will Taint Judicial Elections

January 27, 2010

The controversial decision is expected to reshape the financing of elections.

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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.”

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Lapse of Estate Tax Raises Doubts About Democrats

January 4, 2010

Democrats plan to renew the 2010 tax retroactively.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Internet Slip Leads to Trouble for TSA

December 17, 2009

A manual posted online reveals airport screening secrets.

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FedEx and UPS Feud Over Union Rules

December 8, 2009

The two companies have been pleading their case to the House and Senate.

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TSA to Conduct Full Review After Leak of Sensitive Information

December 7, 2009

An improperly redacted PDF allowed access to secret TSA information.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Moves to Seize Mosques Spark Outrage

November 17, 2009

The Feds allege the Alavi charitable foundation has ties to Iran.

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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.

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Supreme Court Weighs Juvenile Life Sentences

November 11, 2009

Should juvenile offenders face life behind bars?

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