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North Korea's plan to target the U.S. in a nuclear test
North Korea's National Defense Commission threatened a "full-fledged confrontation" with the U.S.
Tech
'Technophobic' Washington drags down government innovation, Carly Fiorina says
Former Pentagon, Silicon Valley executives explore barriers to agency change.
Defense
Think women haven't been in combat situations already? The history of crossdressing soldiers
Meet the women who dressed like men to fight in the Civil War.
Oversight
Republicans and Democrats agree: State needs a permanent IG
House oversight panel leaders lament longest vacancy among 73 inspectors general.
Nextgov
Lithium ion battery short circuited in first 787 Dreamliner fire
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating problems with the grounded Boeing fleet.
Nextgov
Napolitano suggests DHS will never meet cargo scanning mandate
Last spring, Homeland Security chief told lawmakers it would cost $16 billion to deploy screening technology at all the international seaports that send cargo to the United States.
Management
RIP Social Media 1.0: The Rise of Advanced Sharing
How we share on social media is changing--will government also?
Tech
Slow government spending drives $2.1B quarterly loss at General Dynamics
Results for the end of 2012 reflect that 'some of [the firm's] markets are contracting,' official says.
Pay & Benefits
Poll: What do you know about sequestration?
As automatic, governmentwide spending cuts loom, there are still more questions than answers.
Oversight
John Kerry's Senate scene from 'The Godfather: Part II'
Secretary of State nominee draws inspiration from the film at confirmation hearing.
Oversight
Who is Mary Jo White, Obama's choice for top Wall Street cop?
The SEC nominee has earned her share of superlatives.
Nextgov
Would you rather check the weather in space or sort data?
Either way, NASA has an app for you.
Defense
U.S. Navy ship runs aground off the Philippines
The Naval minesweeping ship was heavily damaged after it struck a coral reef.
Defense
DFAS issues hiring freeze, says furloughs possible
Pentagon’s financial arm will drastically reduce travel, training and overtime.
Defense
What the debate over women-in-combat looked like in 1990
A rundown of the arguments 20 years ago.
Management
10 Ways to Finally Stop Procrastinating
Everyone procrastinates. Here's how to get on with it.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Daily Show does Israeli election ads
After election, Jon Stewart takes a look at Netanyahu's campaign.
Management