Injured Ranger Cory Remsburg gets SOTU spotlight
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The guest of honor gets a standing ovation after Obama tells his story.
Homeland Security redacted call for Border Patrol restraint
Blacked-out report shows attempt to quell debate about agent-involved shootings, critics say.
Pentagon probes point to system tolerant of lousy leaders
Inspector-general investigations have focused on generals, admirals accused of brutal behavior.
Baucus says he’ll be ‘fair but firm’ with China
The senator, nominated to be ambassador to Beijing, says, “We won’t be taken advantage of.”
Fine Print: Gates writes about Bush, too
Based on media coverage of his book, the criticism of the Bush White House is a well-kept secret.
Pentagon plan to sell, lease attack copters to Iraq advances
The $6 billion worth of deals had been snarled by lawmakers worried about potential misuse of the aircraft.
Elders’ visit to Iran aims to promote accord with West
The visit by former statesmen comes at a fragile moment in Iran's diplomatic efforts to end its isolation.
Spate of brass misbehavior is roiling the U.S. military
Previously undisclosed documents detail a series of inquiries into high-ranking commanders’ misconduct.
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Obama signs off on nomination of Rogers as NSA director
Vice Admiral Michael S. Rogers would succeed Gen. Keith Alexander, who is retiring this year.
Democrat proves an obstacle to Obama’s spy-agency plans
Sen. Dianne Feinstein has opposed the president’s efforts to revamp U.S. drone and data-collection programs.
Congress cuts military, development aid for Afghanistan
Quiet reductions in an appropriations bill drew no perceptible opposition from the Obama administration.
FBI efforts to assist Sochi Olympics limited by Russians
Putin is planning a show of force, but the security risks are regarded as high compared with past Games.
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