News Headlines - 16 December 2013

▽Federal Judge Rules Against N.S.A. Phone Data Program - NYTimes.com

A Federal District Court judge ruled on Monday that the National Security Agency program that is systematically keeping records of all Americans’ phone calls most likely violates the Constitution, and he ordered the government to stop collecting data on two plaintiffs’ personal calls and destroy the records of their calling history.

▽White House: No amnesty for Snowden

The White House echoed a long-held position Monday: There will be no amnesty for Edward Snowden.

▽Diana death: Scotland Yard 'rejects SAS link' - London Evening Standard

Scotland Yard has rejected the possibility that the SAS was involved in the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed, it was claimed tonight. New police enquiries have been completed, although a formal statement will not be released until tomorrow.

▽Harvard Evacuated Over 'Explosives' Warning

Harvard University has issued an all-clear after four buildings were evacuated due to "unconfirmed reports of explosives" on campus. Students and staff were allowed to return to Sever, Thayer and Emerson Halls nearly four hours after the dormitory and classroom buildings were evacuated.

▽England v Afghanistan in 'football peace match' to mark end of War on Taliban - Mirror Online

David Cameron and former Premier League stars Michael Owen and John Hartson back 'truce game' idea to boost Afghan football