Wired By David Kravets The immigration reform measure the Senate began debating yesterday would create a national biometric database of virtually every adult in the U.S., in what privacy groups fear could be the first step to a ubiquitous national… more »

Refocus Notes: So...WTF?_______PoliticoBy DONOVAN SLACK | A new CNN/ORC International poll found President Obama's overall approval rating has ticked up to 51 percent but ratings have fallen on his handling of the key issues on his agenda: im… more »

Foxnews By Justin Fishel The Pentagon has plans to deploy its first ever ship-mounted laser next year, a disruptive, cutting-edge weapon capable of obliterating small boats and unmanned aerial vehicles with a blast of infrared energy. Navy of… more »

CBS Miami MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Pet owners listen up: You may want to start saving more money for veterinarian care this year. The reason goes all the way back to Washington and an unintended consequence from medical reform. Dog owner Lori Heiselman w… more »

Worldwide Aeros is building a blimp-like aircraft in a Word War II-era blimp hanger at the former Marine Air Station in Tustin. The airship will ferry multi-ton cargo loads for the military. (Don Bartletti, Los Angeles Times)LA TimesBy W.J. Henni… more »