A federal judge blocked the Obama administration’s tough, new, proposed hydraulic fracturing restrictions. http://www.infobitt.com/b/13369
The New York prison guard who said he unwittingly helped smuggle contraband that would later contribute to the daring escape of two prisoners was arrested for his role in the breakout. http://www.infobitt.com/b/13380
Pope Francis addressed family dynamics, saying sometimes the separation of a husband and wife may be "inevitable" or "even morally necessary" to protect the "weaker spouse or small children." http://www.infobitt.com/b/13384
The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook parts of southern Alaska. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. http://www.infobitt.com/b/13383
The #5 Freeway in Santa Clarita reopened as firefighters gained the upper hand on a fast-moving 100-acre brush fire that forced 1,000 residents to flee the flames. http://www.infobitt.com/b/13382
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced he will seek the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, joining a crowded field as a long-shot candidate with dismal polling numbers. http://www.infobitt.com/b/13381
The IRS admits that it broke the law by awarding contracts to contractors who owe millions of dollars in debt to the federal government. http://www.infobitt.com/b/13368
Google is offering a $1999 Chromebox for its Chromebox for Meetings conference system. http://www.infobitt.com/b/13372
The FBI estimates that ransom malware has cost $18 million in loses. http://www.infobitt.com/b/13376
The governor of Alabama has ordered the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the grounds of the statehouse. http://www.infobitt.com/b/13364
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