House rejects measure that would extend key Patriot Act provisions through December — A measure to extend key provisions of the Patriot Act counterterrorism surveillance law through December failed the House Tuesday night, with more than two-dozen Republicans bucking their party to oppose the measure.
Mass protests continue in Egypt — Pro-democracy supporters hold fresh rallies in Cairo, just hours after the release of a detained Google executive. — Protesters in the Egyptian capital are holding mass demonstrations, with a new wave of optimism reaching the pro-democracy camp following …
Biden Announces $53 Billion Rail-Funding Plan — WASHINGTON—Vice President Joe Biden unveiled a $53 billion plan Tuesday to upgrade and build intercity passenger-rail networks. — Mr. Biden, along with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, announced the plan at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station.
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