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President Obama addressed the country from the National Counterterrorism Center in McLean, Virginia on Thursday, after a briefing with his national security team informed him that there was no "specific" or credible terror threat against the homeland

President Obama addressed the country from the National Counterterrorism Center in McLean, Virginia on Thursday, after a briefing with his national security team informed him that there was no "specific" or credible terror threat against the homeland.

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The FBI and other agencies are pleading with tech companies to give them more access to encrypted communication

In the wake of recent terror attacks, the FBI and other agencies are pleading with tech companies to give them more access to encrypted communication. They say terrorists routinely use that technology online. Speaking to lawmakers Wednesday, the FBI director warned the government's ability to monitor terrorists is not keeping pace with their ability to evade detection. Nancy Cordes reports on the latest debate about security versus privacy.

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In the wake of his controversial plan to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., Robert Gordon University in Scotland is revoking an honorary degree it awarded Donald Trump in 2010

In the wake of his controversial plan to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., Robert Gordon University in Scotland is revoking an honorary degree it awarded Donald Trump in 2010. The school says that the Republican candidate's statements are incompatible with the university's standards. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has more details.

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