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When Will the Media Stop Fueling the Angry Vet Narrative?

After the Navy Yard shooting, many media outlets were quick to point out the shooter’s military service, fueling the dangerous narrative that veterans are more prone to violence. By Alex Horton

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Why Do We Go to Space, Anyway?

The past and the future of travel beyond Earth.

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Most Offline Adults Prefer It That Way

About 15 percent of America’s offline adults are former Internet users who gave it up, a study found.

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Defense Readies Networks for Latest BlackBerrys

Despite almost exiting the consumer market, the smartphones’ manufacturer is outfitting military networks with software to support the devices.

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Bizarre and Sad: Defense Dept. Runs 900+ Suicide Prevention Programs

Officials look to cost, effectiveness in weeding out some of them.

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Obama’s 5 Rules for the Middle East

It may not be a strategy but at the United Nations on Tuesday, President Obama outlined his five 'core interests' for the United States in the Middle East and North Africa. By Stephanie Gaskell

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Making the President Viral

Obama’s digital reelection team focused on what the president’s supporters wanted their friends to think they liked.

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From Twitter Revolution to Twitter Diplomacy in Iran

President Rouhani’s foreign minister is engaging in Twitter diplomacy; activists wonder when they can too.

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Pentagon Prepares for Government Shutdown

Officials at the Pentagon are warning employees to prepare for a government shutdown on Sept. 30. By Stephanie Gaskell

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Q&A: Author Says Pentagon Underreported Nuclear-Weapon Accidents

Eric Schlosser worries there's not enough public awareness about the danger such weapons still pose.

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The End of Party Balloons – and Computer Chips

National helium reserve dissolves on Oct. 1, unless Congress saves it.

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NASA Will Pay You $18,000 to Lie in Bed for 70 Days

Experiment aims to help keep astronauts who spend extended time in space healthier.

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Staffing Shortages Keep IT Executives Awake at Night

Survey shows tech leaders worry about regulatory compliance and security.

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Will Obama and Rouhani Meet Face-to-Face at the United Nations?

This week’s United Nations meeting could open the door to an historic meeting between President Obama and the new Iranian leader. By Stephanie Gaskell

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IBM Calls Amazon Unprepared to Secure Intelligence Data

The companies are embroiled in a lawsuit over a $150 million contract to build a computer cloud for the CIA.

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Postal Service Prepares to Sell Email Encryption

USPS applies to trademark products aimed at preventing nongovernment snoops from hacking customers’ online transactions.