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Obama to announce plan to curb veteran unemployment

Announcement comes as part of a group of executive orders trying to jolt the economy.

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As wars wind down, some forces face wearying future

The strain on the highly trained forces will only increase as a shadow war ramps up against high-ranking militants in countries like Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia.

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Insiders: State Department ill-equipped to lead Iraq transition

Experts doubt the diplomatic agency's ability to be fully effective after security forces leave.

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Defense urged to create central domestic violence database

Watchdog group criticizes the Pentagon's slow progress on tracking and targeting abuse.

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VA plans largest tablet computer deployment

Up to 100,000 devices will be managed through a vendor-operated cloud computing center.

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State Department faulted in effort to train Iraqi police

IG report cites lack of agency cooperation with auditors.

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Senate approves COLA hike for disabled vets

Bill provides 3.6 percent increase and also boosts benefits to surviving spouses and children.

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Condoleezza Rice had tumultuous relationship with Cheney, memoir says

Cheney's staff was “very much of one ultra-hawkish mind," former secretary of State and national security adviser writes.

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Obama: 'America's war in Iraq is over'

Remaining 43,000 troops will leave the country by the end of the year.

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FEMA urged to increase accountability

Improper payments and stretched resources affect the agency’s performance, lawmakers say.

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U.S. drone struck Qaddafi's convoy, Pentagon says

French warplane also struck the convoy, before the longtime Libyan leader was reportedly captured and killed.

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Former ICE employee admits stealing from the government

Ahmed Adil Abdallat faces up to 10 years in prison for misusing a diplomatic passport and submitting false travel expenses.

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NATO given proof of Qaddafi death, allied military official says

Still pictures and video imagery 'leave no doubt' of the death of the former Libyan leader.

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Libyans say Qaddafi dead, U.S. yet to confirm

A National Transitional Council military chief told Al Jazeera the ousted Libyan leader died of wounds sustained during his capture near his hometown.

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Cost of new battlefield radio program pegged at $1.5 billion

Army wants to field at least 10,000 radios by 2014.

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Obama and first lady announce new jobs for veterans

Association representing 270 companies will hire 25,000 vets and their spouses by the end of 2013, first couple says.

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Military health and retirement benefits take a hit in lawmakers’ proposals

Recommendations to the super committee include TRICARE fees and changes in compensation systems.

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White House immigration message: We’re tough

Homeland Security cites growing deportation numbers as progress.

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Clinton arrives in Libya, pledges more aid for wounded, securing weapons

New aid package, expected to total about $11 million, will include transportation to treat some of the most severely wounded and provide spare parts to fix medical equipment.

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Cain re-embraces electric fence

Two GOP presidential contenders vie to out-tough each other on immigration in Arizona.