Defense

National security topics announced for third presidential debate

The 'new face of terrorism' and war in Afghanistan will be among the areas addressed.

Defense

Two Navy vessels collide off East Coast

No one was injured; an investigation is under way.

Defense

Yemeni security chief for U.S. embassy killed

Killing comes as Congress investigates an attack on U.S. personnel in Benghazi.

Oversight

Poll: Americans don't favor government promoting traditional values

Of those surveyed, 52 percent thought the government should steer clear.

Oversight

Video: Obama campaign stands by Big Bird ad

Senior adviser says he is unaware of any efforts to take down the 30-second spot.

Management

Sesame Street to Obama: Leave Big Bird out of it

Show asks president's campaign to take down recent ad.

Management

Big Bird featured in new Obama ad

During the first debate Romney promised to end subsidies for PBS.

Oversight

67.2 million watched the first presidential debate

Figure marks a 28 percent increase from the first debate in 2008.

Defense

Clinton will cooperate with House investigation on Libya attack

Results of separate State Department investigation could come later this year or early next,

Defense

U.S.-Taliban peace deal unlikely in Afghanistan

NATO chief says coalition troops could come home earlier than 2014 because of insider attacks.

Defense

After 2,000 deaths, politicians debate U.S. future in Afghanistan

A suspected insider attack claimed the life of an American soldier Sunday.

Defense

Joint U.S.-Afghan operations resuming

Initial ban came after a sharp increase in insider attacks.

Defense

More protests outside U.S. embassy in Bangkok

White House confirms the attack in Libya was a 'terrorist attack'

Oversight

Obama pitches platform in new two-minute ad

President suggests using Afghanistan war money for 'some nation building right here at home.'

Defense

Obama: U.S. will 'do what we must' to stop a nuclear Iran

Report finds Iran's rate of uranium enrichment has nearly tripled since Obama took office.

Management

Clinton: Former Myanmar generals inspired by 'The West Wing'

Secretary of State says NBC drama taught leaders about the democratic process.

Defense

Russia wants USAID out

President Vladimir Putin accuses the agency of influencing elections.

Defense

Chinese protesters surround U.S. ambassador's car, cause minor damage

'Down with the U.S. imperialists' and 'return our money,' crowd chants.

Defense

U.S. suspends most military operations with Afghan troops

Local security forces have killed 51 NATO troops this year.