How the CIA used ‘Doctor Zhivago’ against Soviet Union
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The spy agency labored long and hard to bring the novel’s humanistic message to the Russian people.
Military’s mental-health system struggles to meet demand
A nationwide shortage of psychiatrists and counselors and lack of good diagnostic tools add to challenges.
Families of Fort Hood victims describe soldiers’ courage
One soldier died while protecting a roomful of military personnel; another was trying to calm the gunman.
Dispute over paperwork pushed gunman to the brink
Spec. Ivan Lopez opened fire after failing to obtain an application for a leave of absence, say witnesses to Wednesday’s deadly shooting at Fort Hood.
Administration official optimistic about nuclear deal with Iran
Senior Obama administration official says talks, set to resume next week, are getting to “serious business.”
Fort Hood shooter was ex-police officer, described as introverted
Ivan Lopez had served as a police officer in Puerto Rico before joining the Army.
Fort Hood shooter wasn’t considered a threat, officials say
He reportedly had been prescribed drugs for anxiety and depression but showed no “sign of likely violence.”
State Department inspector general issues alert
He warns that $6 billion in contracting money can’t be accounted for and cites “lack of internal control.”
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Revelations and reaction
The National Security Agency has been forced to respond to unprecedented disclosures about its surveillance programs. Those programs have been assailed as a violation of privacy rights by critics and defended as critical to U.S. national security by intelligence officials. Explore our coverage.
Kerry faces tough decision as Middle East peace talks falter
Israel’s decision not to release a group of Palestinian prisoners leaves the process at a “critical moment.”
Senate panel votes to release CIA interrogation report
Findings will now be delivered to the White House and the agency to begin declassification process.
Pentagon grapples with insider threats
In wake of the Navy Yard shooting, a report calls for sweeping reforms, but funding may be slowing progress.
4 dead, 16 wounded in Fort Hood shooting
Authorities said the gunman was an Iraq war veteran with behavioral and mental health issues.
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