It seems the National Security Agency (NSA) has been gathering data on more than just Americans. According to a story published in Brazilian newspaper O Globo that is based on documents released by Edward Snowden, the U.S has been spying in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and possibly more. [WashingtonPost]
Leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood, ousted President Mohammad Morsi’s party, have been arrested by Egypt’s prosecutors. Mohammad Badie, the most recently jailed, as well as other leaders, have been charged with inciting the violence that resulted in 55 Brotherhood members being fatally shot.
As of now, the interim government is working to unify the nation, an especially difficult task in a state divided by secularists and ultra-orthodox Muslims. The U.S and wealthy gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have given money to try and aid the Egyptian government. [HuffingtonPost]
The trial of Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger will not be a quiet one. During yesterday’s court session, Bulger and long-time sidekick Kevin Weeks (pictured above, left) were spewing obscenities at one another from across the courtroom, forcing the judge to intervene. Bulger is facing a laundry list of charges, including murder. [CNN]
Between her fitness book and upcoming literary defense of Christmas, who would think Sarah Palin would have time to run for senate? Apparently, however, the Alaskan former Vice Presidential candidate has announced she is strongly considering running, “I’ve considered it because people have requested me [to] consider it.” Convincing. [Gawker]
