Federal prosecutors are backtracking on their allegation that a Russian woman accused of working as a secret agent offered to trade sex for access, according to a Justice Department court filing.

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Allegations of poisoning in B.B. King's death leads news roundup that includes a reporter's espionage trial, an ally's travails and a teen's constitutional challenge.

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FORT MEADE — U.S. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning was acquitted of aiding the enemy — the most serious charge he faced — but was convicted of espionage, theft and other charges Tuesday, more than three years after he spilled secrets ...

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WASHINGTON — The secretive court that weighs whether to let the U.S. spy on terror and espionage suspects would have to hear from lawyers arguing against doing so under a new plan introduced Thursday on the heels of Congress’ rejection ...

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WASHINGTON — A former government space scientist was sentenced Wednesday to 13 years in prison after admitting he tried to sell space and defense secrets to Israel in what turned out to be an FBI sting operation. Appearing in federal ...

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WASHINGTON — A former government space scientist pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of attempted espionage for trying to sell classified information to an undercover FBI agent posing as an Israeli spy. Stewart David Nozette entered the plea in federal ...

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WASHINGTON — A government space scientist accused of trying to sell secrets to Israel has reached a plea deal with prosecutors. Attorneys involved in the case declined to discuss the agreement Stewart David Nozette reached. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ...

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A former senior National Security Agency executive faces sentencing Friday in one of a series of criminal cases the Obama administration has pursued against government officials accused of giving classified information to the media. Thomas Drake, 54, is expected to ...

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A former National Security Agency employee accused of mishandling classified information will be in court in Baltimore for an unusual hearing. Thomas Drake was charged after an investigation into leaks to a newspaper. It’s a rare case because he’s charged ...

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