Jon Healey

Poll: How do you feel about the FBI using drones?

latimes.com — FBI Director Robert Mueller testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on national security matters. (J. Scott Applewhite / AP / ) FBI Director Robert Mueller told senators Wednesday that the agency uses surveillance drones inside the United States, although apparently not the kind that can destroy targets with a Hellfire missile.

Parents' fear of vaccinations nearly killed their son

abc.net.au — Auckland parents Ian and Linda Williams thought they had made an informed choice not to vaccinate their children, but after their son ended up in intensive care with a tetanus infection they realised they had made a terrible mistake.

Shareholders Angry At Facebook Stock

businessinsider.com — SAN FRANCISCO, June 11 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg faced a barrage of questions on Tuesday about the company's slumping stock price during the No. 1 social networking company's first shareholder meeting since its rocky initial public offering last May.

Why We're 'Shocked, Shocked' At NSA Surveillance Revelations

forbes.com — It was, to paraphrase Yogi Berra, déjà vu all over again. Fielding calls last week from journalists about reports the NSA had been engaged in massive and secret data mining of phone records and Internet traffic, I couldn't help but wonder why anyone was surprised by the so-called revelations.