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Lauren Walker


Lauren Walker reports on technology, cybersecurity, and foreign affairs. She worked as a staff writer at Newsweek and previously worked for Al Jazeera America.

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These are the presidential candidates teens loved the most this election season

Here's a look back at the presidential hopefuls and their greatest teen moments.

On Jun 11, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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How the FBI helps Americans become ‘terrorists’

The FBI has dramatically increased its use of sting operations, which was once only used as a last resort.

On Jun 9, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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Hillary Clinton extends lead over Bernie Sanders with New Mexico win

Tuesday’s primary was the most interesting thing to happen in New Mexico since 'Breaking Bad.'

On Jun 7, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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Is the military keeping Guantánamo Bay detainees awake?

Two high-value detainees and a camp commander were called as witnesses in the ongoing 9/11 war crimes case.

On Jun 3, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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The impending legal battle over the San Bernardino shooter’s $250K life insurance payout

'It raises a whole list of policy and moral questions.'

On Jun 2, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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The enduring mystery of Camp 7, Guantánamo Bay’s top-secret prison unit

'The secrecy surrounding Camp 7 drives uniquely harsh conditions of confinement there.'

On May 29, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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New whistleblower reveals legal path to expose NSA spying that Edward Snowden didn’t try

John Crane investigated alleged abuse at the Pentagon—until he became a whistleblower himself.

On May 24, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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Chelsea Manning appeals ‘unjust’ 35-year sentence

'No whistleblower in American history has been sentenced this harshly.'

On May 19, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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9/11 victims’ families react to Senate vote allowing them to sue Saudi Arabia

Will Obama listen?

On May 19, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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First person convicted under new cyberstalking law dies 3 months into life sentence

The 71-year-old and her children were the first defendants to be found guilty under the federal statute.

On May 17, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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New batch of Snowden’s leaked NSA docs are now available to the public

The Intercept has started to release batches of previously unseen Snowden files.

On May 16, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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The ‘CSI: Cyber’ episodes that will never be

'CSI: Cyber' is dead. Long live 'CSI: Cyber'.

On May 14, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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The FBI is secretly storing your biometric data—and there’s nothing you can do about it

The FBI's explanation is baffling.

On May 13, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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As DOJ fights for transgender rights in North Carolina, it blocks Chelsea Manning from growing her hair

Manning's attorney says the DOJ's double-standard is 'problematic.'

On May 10, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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As Obama moves to close Guantanamo, alleged 9/11 plotters’ trials may move online

A proposed a rule change would allow a judge to hold military commissions by video link.

On May 9, 2016 by Lauren Walker