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VPNFilter router malware: Capabilities, risks, and reach

On May 25, the FBI had asked US residents to reboot their computers to help destroy a malware that infects routers.

This spy-turned-lawyer is fighting CIA, one case at a time

After spending almost two decades in CIA as she got admitted in 1968, Janine Brookner, now in her mid-70s, is fighting sexism and gender discrimination against her former employer, one case at a time.

Priyanka starrer 'Quantico' shows a Hindu terrorist, Indians aren't happy

The latest episode of Priyanka Chopra starrer 'Quantico' has not been received well by the Indian fans.

FBI agent mistakenly shoots someone, while dancing

An off-duty FBI agent was slaying at the dance floor in a Denver bar, until he lost his gun and accidentally shot someone.

Russian hackers infect over 500,000 routers worldwide with malware

According to researchers from Cisco's cyber intelligence unit Talos, Russian hackers have infected over 500,000 routers and network devices in at least 54 countries with a sophisticated malware called VPNFilter.

Shashi Tharoor's harassment, flirtatious-behavior drove Sunanda to suicide: Chargesheet

Delhi Police recently wrapped up its most expensive probe, the Sunanda Pushkar death case, after 1,577 days and many twists and turns.

Cryptocurrency scam: Indian-origin man indicted in $60mn fraud in NY

Three co-founders, including an Indian-origin man, of a start-up cryptocurrency company named "Centra Tech", have been indicted with a scheme to defraud investors in New York.

Priyanka Chopra, Will Smith to feature in YouTube's ad-supported originals

Expanding its slate of ad-supported originals, YouTube has roped in Will Smith and Priyanka Chopra to feature in its new projects.

Priyanka Chopra clears the air on her secret marriage

For the past few days, rumors of Priyanka Chopra secretly tying the knot were all over the place.

Priyanka Chopra suffered knee injury on 'Quantico' sets

Priyanka Chopra injured her knee while shooting for the upcoming season of her TV series 'Quantico'.

According to Comey memos, Putin told Trump about 'Russian hookers'

Donald Trump's conversation with the now-former FBI director James Comey (which he noted and have been obtained by Associated Press), make startling revelations.

Calling ex-FBI-chief Comey 'slime-ball' on Twitter, Trump loses cool, again

US President Donald Trump lost his cool on Twitter on Sunday morning, attacking the now ousted FBI director James Comey, calling him 'slippery' and the 'worst FBI director in history'.

Trump "morally unfit" to be US president: Former FBI director

Donald Trump is "morally unfit" to be the President of the United States, former FBI director James Comey said during an ABC interview.

Trump wanted ex-FBI director to investigate pee-tape to pacify wife

James Comey, former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), makes startling revelations in his book "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership," due to release on April 17.

Trump denounces raids on his personal lawyer Michael Cohen's office

US President Donald Trump on Monday slammed the FBI raids on his long-time personal lawyer Michael Cohen.

US authorities shut down sex ads website Backpage

In a bid to crackdown sex trafficking in the country, US law enforcement agencies have shutdown sex advertisement website Backpage.com and its affiliates.

Mueller Russia probe: Dutch Lawyer given 30 days in prison

The first sentence in special counsel Robert Mueller's probe of Russia's involvement in the 2016 US presidential election was handed down on Tuesday.

Woman opens fire at California YouTube-headquarters before apparently killing herself

A gunwoman opened fire at the California YouTube headquarters yesterday afternoon before apparently shooting herself.

California veterans home hostage standoff: 3 women, gunman found dead

After an hours-long standoff between police and a gunman, three women (believed to be gunman's hostages) were found dead along with the suspect at a California veterans' home.

Under-probe Gupta brothers enjoy Z category security in Uttarakhand

The Gupta brothers - Ajay, Rajesh, and Atul - who are currently under investigation in South Africa over their ties with President Zuma, currently enjoy Z category security in Uttarakhand. Zuma recently resigned on 15th February amid a bunch of corruption allegations

New Jersey city's first Sikh mayor is getting death threats

The first Sikh mayor of New Jersey's Hoboken city in the US is receiving death threats.

Trump-Russia connection: Democrats claim firing special counsel will cause crisis

The crisis surrounding Russia's alleged involvement in US elections has worsened.

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe quits abruptly amid Trump pressure

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who was constantly accused of political bias by US President Donald Trump, has abruptly resigned, less than two months before he was supposed to retire.

US govt. shutdown: How services will get affected

Almost half of the two million civil federal government workers in the US have been placed on "furlough" and will be barred from doing their jobs from Monday owing to the US government shutdown.

FBI releases age-progressed photos of Neerja Bhanot's 1986 flight hijackers

The FBI has released age-progressed photos of the four attackers involved in the 1986 hijack of Pan Am Flight 73 that killed 20, including Indian flight attendant Neerja Bhanot.

Donald Trump: No border wall means no Dreamers immigration program

US President Donald Trump has made the future of the Dreamers program conditional on the funding for the US-Mexico border wall.

President Trump to FBI: 'We support you 100%'

US President Donald Trump has so far been hostile to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Investigators ask Deutsche Bank for Trump's former NSA's transactions

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has reportedly requested Deutsche Bank to provide information on transactions linked to President Donald Trump's disgraced former national security adviser Michael Flynn.

FBI chief Christopher Wray defends agency after Trump's attacks

FBI Director Christopher Wray strongly defended the agency and hit back at US President Donald Trump who had earlier tweeted that its reputation was "in tatters."

Russia-Trump investigation: Trump lashes out at FBI, questions its integrity

US President Donald Trump posted a series of tweets attacking the FBI and has once again denied asking former FBI director James Comey to end an investigation into his former national security adviser, Michael Flynn.

Trump-Russia investigation: Ex-NSA pleads guilty to lying to FBI

#ParadisePapers: Massive leak reveals US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross's Russia-ties

A recent massive corporate information leak termed "Paradise Papers" has exposed US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross's business ties to Russia.

US: 26 shot-dead in Texas church in another mass-shooting incident

Gun violence seems to be spiralling out of control in the US. It has claimed numerous lives in recent times.

Las Vegas attack: Gunman was depressed after losing money

A senior police official said Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock had been depressed after losing large amounts of money over the past two years.

Top Democratic senator agrees her party rigged nomination for Clinton

Senator Elizabeth Warren has agreed that the Democratic party "rigged" its primary for Hillary Clinton to help her secure the presidential nomination.

Trump's former campaign manager charged with fraud over Ukraine dealings

Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's former presidential election campaign manager, has been charged with "conspiracy against the United States" over his business dealings with pro-Russian politicians in Ukraine.

Trump campaign adviser Papadopoulos lied to FBI about Russian links

George Papadopoulos, Donald Trump's election campaign adviser, has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about the timing of his meetings with individuals having Russian government links.

Illegal sale of opioids: Indian-American pharma billionaire arrested

Indian-American billionaire John Kapoor has reportedly been arrested for illegally marketing opioids.

Trump declassifies some documents on John F. Kennedy assassination

Around 2,800 files on former President John F. Kennedy's (JFK) assassination have been released on President Donald Trump's orders.