NYT says risk of nuclear war in 1958 Taiwan crisis was much higher than once thought. Story based on document leaked by Dan Ellsberg. BEWARE: NYT has links to the declassified version and the still-classified sections. If you have a security clearance, you could be in jeopardy if you download and open the still-classified version.
– Iran blocks IAEA inspectors.
– Wired has long story about 2011 hack by China.
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