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Obama defends drone strikes

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:55 GMT

President Barack Obama on Thursday defended America's controversial drone attacks as legal, effective and a necessary linchpin in an evolving U.S. counterterrorism policy.

4 Americans killed since 2009 by drones

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:23 GMT

Attorney General Eric Holder says four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009.

Soldier accused of sexual abuse

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:03:02 GMT

The Army says the coordinator of a sexual assault prevention program at Fort Hood, Texas, is under investigation for "abusive sexual contact" and other alleged misconduct. He has been suspended from all duties.

CG reexamines use of live goats

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:15:47 GMT

One year after a video surfaced showing government contractors using hedge clippers to cuts limbs off anesthetized goats -- an effort to replicate wartime injuries -- the U.S. Coast Guard says it is looking for training that does not use live animals.

North Korea: Threat v. reality

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:39:45 GMT

All eyes are on North Korea after recent threats of attacks on the United States. But how many of the threats should be taken seriously, and what can North Korea really pull off?

Ladies First: An Easter surprise

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:38:00 GMT

For military families at the Fisher House at Walter Reed Medical Center, this year’s Easter Bunny came in the form of a lovable Portuguese water dog, accompanied by the first lady.

The true meaning of Memorial Day

By Nancy Krause — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:07:53 GMT

This Monday, many Americans will spend a day off from work or school going to parades, attending barbecues or taking advantage of Memorial Day sales. But, how many will actually stop to remember the true meaning of the holiday?