Tech

Beyonce Draws Fire for Song Sampling Challenger Disaster Audio

Astronaut families say pop singer's use of NASA transmission from tragedy is inappropriate.

Defense

Russian Attacks Raise Olympic Security Concerns

State Department pledges solidarity with Russia against terrorism.

Management

The Federal Government Just Bought a Dinosaur

A dinosaur skeleton, that is -- and the land surrounding it and other fossils in Arizona.

Management

The Top 7 Federal Stories of the Year

From a government shutdown to a botched health care rollout, 2013 was a year to forget.

Nextgov

Justice Department to Spend up to $550,000 on LinkedIn Recruiting

The professional networking ads will draw more qualified attorneys, department officials say.

Management

In Bid to Curb Smoking, China's Government Finds an Enemy -- Itself

Government employs state-sanctioned cigarette tasters, who smoke for a living.

Nextgov

NSA Intercepts Laptops Purchased Online to Install Malware

When remote access hacking strategies don't work, the agency goes old school.

Nextgov

The Ten Worst Hacks of 2013

From Beijing-sponsored espionage to Snowden’s NSA leaks, it was the year of political cyberspying.

Management

How USAID and Science Agencies Tap Data to Forecast Famine

Early warning network helps program leaders direct aid where it’s needed.

Pay & Benefits

Senators Look to Block Budget Deal's Cut to Military Retirement

Cut doesn't begin taking effect until December 2015, giving lawmakers time to seek offsetting cuts elsewhere.

Management

Can Good Leadership Skills Be a Bad Thing?

Every strength becomes a weakness when overused, so find the right balance.

Management

A New Suspect in Bee Deaths: The U.S. Government

Environmental groups blame U.S. authorities who continue to approve pesticides.

Management

Former Budget Chief, On Why It Can Be Tough to Work for Government

Peter Orszag says he has deep empathy for those who flee to the private sector.

Nextgov

Analysis: A HealthCare.gov Warning Taken out of Context

Issa hasn't shown that consumers' data was ever at great risk.

Defense

New Evidence Suggests Smoking Pot Might Help Veterans with PTSD

Experiments have shown the active ingredient in marijuana to be effective on the areas of the brain that regulate fear and anxiety.

Management

The Price of Postage Is Going Up Again -- Temporarily

Cost of first-class stamps will rise 3 cents in late January to help recoup 2008-2011 losses.