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A police officer stands at the entrance of the office building where Indian tax authorities raided BBC's office in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Indian tax agents raid BBC for 2nd day, after it aired documentary critical of Modi

A two-part BBC documentary examined Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in anti-Muslim raids that killed hundreds in his home state of Gujarat in 2002.

Louisiana's new law, which went into effect Jan. 1, will protect minors from viewing pornography. However, experts argue that the law could come with serious privacy risks.

Looking to watch porn in Louisiana? Expect to hand over your ID

The state's new law went into effect this week with the intent of protecting minors from pornographic content online, according to lawmakers.

Tipflation: Why you're not alone if you're being asked to tip more often

Digital kiosks and a shaky economy have fueled an explosion in tipping, according to Dipayan Biswas, a marketing professor at the University of South Florida.

David Petraeus, then-CIA director, testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee in January. Petraeus resigned Friday after acknowledging an extramarital affair.

Petraeus Scandal Raises Concerns About Email Privacy

The FBI review of sensitive email messages between former CIA Director David Petraeus and his biographer-mistress Paula Broadwell has been raising big questions about Big Brother. One of them: When can federal law enforcement review a person's private communications?

The Department of Justice has charged three Iranian nationals for allegedly conducting a global hacking campaign that targeted victims and the U.S. and other countries for extortion.

U.S. charges 3 Iranian nationals in global hacking campaign

Three Iranian nationals have been charged for allegedly conducting a global hacking campaign that targeted victims and the U.S. and other countries for extortion.

FBI Asked To Investigate Possible Classified Information In Clinton Emails

NPR has the latest on the referral to the FBI to probe whether classified information was mishandled in relation to the use of a private email server by then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

The Justice Department has charged a U.S. Army Reserves major in an alleged years-long fraud scheme targeting Gold Star families.

Gold Star families allegedly defrauded of death benefits by adviser

A major in the Army Reserves and financial counselor with the Army allegedly used his access to beneficiaries of deceased servicemembers to defraud them and enrich himself, prosecutors allege.

Rep. Charles Rangel is under investigation by the House ethics panel for not disclosing all of his personal assets and income.

GOP Fails To Oust Rangel Over Ethics Flap

House Democrats have thwarted a GOP attempt to remove New York Rep. Charles Rangel as head of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. Rangel is under a House inquiry for not disclosing all of his personal assets and income. The question is how Rangel's ethics woes shake out politically.

Attorney Paul Clement argued against the heath care overhaul at the Supreme Court in March. The decision on the law's constitutionality is expected any day.

Regardless Of High Court, No Return To Old Days For Parts Of Health System

It's far from unanimous, but many believe Newton's law of inertia will kick in even if the fedreal statute that launched changes in the nation's health care system is found unconstitutional.

In '1493,' Uncovering The World Columbus Discovered

When Columbus crossed the Atlantic in 1492, his journey prompted the exchange of not only information but also food, animals, insects, plants and disease between the continents. In a new book, Charles C. Mann describes the aftermath of Columbus' arrival in the Americas.

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