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Why This Year's Elections in Afghanistan Won't Matter That Much

Four analysts told the Council on Foreign Relations that the upcoming elections may not have that big of an impact on Afghanistan's security situation. Interview By Zachary Laub

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Microsoft Promises to Stop Reading Your Emails

The company backtracks after spying leads to FBI leaker.

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Senate Report: Torture Didn't Help Capture Osama bin Laden

The link between interrogation programs and the capture of bin Laden has been a frequent argument for defenders of the CIA's torture program.

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How to Turn a Dolphin, Sea Lion, or Whale Into a Sea Creature Commando

The Navy Marine Mammal Program has used these animals to help detect sea mines.

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Why Virtual Reality Might Be Sexist

Some women feel sick when they use devices like the Oculus Rift. It might be biological.

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DHS Takes a Second Stab at Automating Immigration Casework

InfoZen wins first contract in project's revival, hopes agile software development will make the difference.

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How the NSA Can Use Metadata to Predict Your Personality

Despite assurances that metadata is free of content, new research shows that it can be highly personal. By Patrick Tucker

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An Unauthorized Leak on Unauthorized 'Zero Dark Thirty' Remarks?

Defense watchdog said to accuse former colleague of spilling report to Congress.

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One of the NSA's Biggest Defenders Is Retiring to Be a Radio Host

Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee isn't seeking re-election.

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How Google Responds to Search Warrants (in One Plain Language Stop Motion Video)

Government requests for Google user info in criminal cases are up about 120 percent since 2009.

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Newt Gingrich's Plan to Stave Off the Apocalypse

Gingrich and former CIA officials are convinced that our electrical grid could be wiped out at any moment.

Defense

The Air Force Scandal That Just Won't Go Away

The timeline of the alleged cheating has stretched from two months to two years.

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Electronic Warfare Accounts for 5 Percent of the Defense 2015 Science Budget

Advanced systems are needed to counter threats from adversaries, including China, lawmakers told.

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Nuclear Unit Commander to Step Down Amid Missileer Cheating Scandal

Air Force is set to announce results of probe into cheating on job performance exams.

Defense

U.S. Military: Sorry, Pakistan. You Won't Get Our Extra Equipment.

U.S. stresses its support for Afghanistan, which opposed the reported move.

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Pentagon: No Evidence Russian Forces on Ukraine Border Are Conducting Exercises

Pentagon questions Russia's claim that its troop buildup on Ukraine’s border is to conduct military exercises. By Stephanie Gaskell

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Senate Skittish Over Cutting Troops' Benefits

Lawmakers balk at proposed changes to health care, housing allowances, base amenities and pay for top brass.

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Big Data, Synthetic Biology and Space Planes Are the Weapons of the Future

DARPA’s FY15 budget is full of more money for cutting-edge capabilities like big data, synthetic biology and space planes. By Patrick Tucker

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Boehner Supports End to NSA Mass Surveillance

The House speaker backs moderate legislation from the Intelligence Committee.