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.
Management
Small Business Contractors Get Boost in Defense Authorization
House Republicans pleased, but one industry group less so.
Management
Social Security Administration Asked to Improve Interagency Death List
GAO says risk of improper payments should be better spelled out.
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.
Management
Yes, the Secretary of State Fist-Bumped Snoop Dog. Just Watch.
A meeting of the minds at a White House party.
Defense One
Finally Futenma: The Air Base Deal’s Place in The Pivot
What a belated air base deal says about the pivot to Asia. By Kevin Baron
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