Defense
Meet the Highest-Ranking Openly Gay Military Official in U.S. History
The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Army Secretary Eric Fanning.
Management
The International Space Station's Odometer Hits 100,000 Orbits
The space laboratory has now traveled about 2.6 billion miles since 1998.
Defense
The First Infantry Women of the U.S. Marines
The Corps has approved two women for roles previously open only to men.
Management
The FBI Arrests the San Bernardino Shooter's Brother
Syed Raheel Farook, his wife, and a third woman were charged Thursday in an investigation of marriage-fraud conspiracy.
Tech
Odyssey, the Longest-Surviving Mars Orbiter, Celebrates 15 Years
A NASA orbiter marks a milestone.
Management
President Obama's Clemency Bucket List for Prisoners
The White House has commuted the sentences of dozens of inmates in federal prisons.
Management
What to Watch During Obama's Historic Visit to Cuba
The president traveled to Havana on Sunday for a historic three-day visit.
Management
What One Year of Space Travel Does to Bodies of Astronauts
After nearly a year aboard the International Space Station, Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko are coming home.
Management
Obama's Executive Actions on Solitary Confinement in Federal Prisons
The president has announced new measures to reduce the use of restrictive housing in federal prisons.
Defense
What Led American Ships Into Iranian Waters?
The U.S. military has released more details of last week’s detainment of Navy vessels in foreign territory.
Oversight
Obama's New Year's Resolution on Gun Violence
The president said Friday he will meet with the U.S. attorney general to consider executive action on firearms.
Management
Why a Group of Armed Men Took Over a Federal Wildlife Refuge Building
A group has occupied an Oregon federal office in protest of the prison sentence handed down to a pair of ranchers.
Defense
The Heightened Security for New Year’s Eve Around the World
Cities across the globe have dispatched thousands of police officers to patrol festivities amid fears of terrorist attacks.
Defense
A Foiled New Year’s Eve Terrorist Plot in Turkey
Officials said Wednesday they have detained two suspected Islamic State militants who had planned attacks on New Year celebrations.
Management
The FDA Releases New Policy on Blood Donations From Gay Men
The agency announced on Monday an historic shift in longstanding regulations.
Management
Prosecutors Announce First Charges in the San Bernardino Shooting
Federal prosecutors have announced charges against the man who purchased assault weapons for the shooters in the deadly attack.
Defense
Obama Says of San Bernardino: 'We Are in a New Phase of Terrorism'
The president met with intelligence specialists at the National Counterterrorism Center on Thursday.
Defense
Carter Will Consider Sending Advisers, Helicopters to Ramadi to Fight ISIS
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday the administration is prepared to send advisers and helicopters to aid Iraqi forces—if Iraq wants them.
Defense
Obama Speaks on San Bernardino: 'This Was an Act of Terrorism'
The president addressed the mass shooting in a televised speech from the Oval Office on Sunday.
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