All Eyes On Senate As Patriot Act Provisions Set To Expire Plus 4 More Stories

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Daily Briefing A look at the day's top stories News All Eyes On Senate As Patriot Act Provisions Set To Expire Three key provisions of the act sunset on June 1. The Senate has scheduled a rare Sunday session to try to pass a House measure that modifies some of the provisions. Read this story Secretary Of Agriculture: Bird Flu Poses 'No Health Issue' To Humans The largest outbreak of avian flu in U.S. history is ravaging poultry at farms in the Midwest. Sec. Tom Vilsack says there's no risk of transmission to humans, but egg prices may rise. Read this story Planetary Society Regains Communication With LightSail Spacecraft The organization launched the tiny satellite earlier this month, but then lost contact last week due to a software glitch. Read this story John Kerry Breaks Leg In Bicycle Accident Outside Geneva The secretary of state is calling off the rest of his four-nation diplomatic trip after being injured in a bike crash near Sconzier, France. He is in stable condition, a spokesman says. Read this story 5 Things You Should Know About Lindsey Graham Graham has never sent an email, and he catapulted onto the national stage because of his role in the Clinton impeachment proceedings. Read this story more news stories

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