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The government department, responsible for housing federal data, has been criticised by an oversight committee.

A local university is trying to work out why the sharks are there now.

Former DoE employee planned to launch a spear-phishing cyber-attack to compromise government-held material.

Storm of the century batters US east coast residents leaving billions of dollars of damage in its wake.

As the '9 to 5' singer celebrates her 70th birthday, we take a look at some of her most memorable moments.

USA Freedom Kids' song and routine compared to North Korean propaganda rituals by Twitter users.

Ammon Bundy, the leader of a group of armed men who took over a wildlife refuge in Oregon, has allowed two reporters to join them.

According to Barack Obama, a 'pretty sizeable percentage' of world leaders are insane.

Scientists have mapped wild bee population decline in the US, and it's not pretty viewing.

Research puts to bed - once and for all - the rumours that English's teeth are far worse than Americans.

SNP's former leader says it is 'not unreasonable' Blair and Jack Straw knew of abuse of Aamer.

This year's El Nino is the third biggest event since 1950. What can the affected countries expect?

The Geminids meteor shower returns this weekend. Find out the best places to view the shower and what to expect.

Tangier Islands will be submerged beneath the sea within 100 years if sea level rises at current rate.

A report by 24/7 Wall St revealed the top 10 worst states in the US for black Americans.

A police dashcam caught the footage when the animal was knocked over by a police car.

Scientists credited with raising mainstream concern about climate change talks about how to prevent global warming.

President Hollande receives threats from homegrown Isis terrorists of more attacks in France..

Student Peter Gold is in hospital in critical condition.

US international says he is still adapting to the pressure of the English top flight.

No crashes or injuries have been reported, the South Korean company said.

Sean Corbett will liaise between US spy agencies and their counterparts in English speaking nations.

Audio statement from IslamicState calls for jihad against "Crusaders' war".

The Springboks are a win away from becoming the first team from Pool C to book a last eight place.

John Kerry was in Chile to strengthen President Obama's commitment to the development of marine sanctuaries.

Scotland will aim to maintain their 100% start to Pool B against the Americans at Elland Road.

From Israel to Argentina, reaction ranged from concern to jubilation.

A construction accident at the Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho on 18 August killed one.

Significant thawing of tensions between Cold War rivals as Stars and Stripes raised in Havana.

Emirates Arena will host tie on 18-20 September as GB attempt to reach first final since 1978.