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Two bombings kill four, injure dozens in Dagestan

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:29:24 +0000

Twin explosions rocked the capital of Dagestan on Monday, killing four people and injuring dozens in the Russian region most recently known for its association with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects.

WikiLeaks hearing focuses on classified evidence

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:28:00 +0000

The Army private who gave more than 700,000 secret U.S. documents to WikiLeaks is returning to Fort Meade for the last scheduled hearing before his military trial next month.

Egyptian army in Sinai after suspected Islamists snatch soldiers

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:17:00 +0000

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi ordered army reinforcements to the restive Sinai on Monday amid rising tensions there over the kidnapping of seven soldiers by suspected Islamist militants.

Most WWII shipwrecks a minor US pollution threat

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:55:00 +0000

While 87 of the ships - most sunk during World War II by German submarines - have the potential to leak tens of millions of gallons of oil, the federal report issued Monday concludes that "the scope of the problem is much more manageable than initially feared."

National Guard deployed to help with Oklahoma City tornado rescue

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:21:00 +0000

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.

Congressmen to Hagel: Where are the missing war records?

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:15:00 +0000

The top Republican and Democrat on the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs are demanding more information from defense Secretary Chuck Hagel about lost Army field records from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the subject of a ProPublica investigation last year.

Obama cites Myanmar reforms during leader's visit

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:53:00 +0000

In a long-awaited White House visit, President Barack Obama told Myanmar's president that he appreciates the Asian leader's efforts to lead the country in "a long and sometimes difficult, but ultimately correct, path to follow" toward democracy.

US marks closer ties with Myanmar, but China's influence lingers

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:48:00 +0000

With Myanmar’s embrace of democratic reforms during the past two years, the U.S. has quickly warmed to the country. Meanwhile, China has lost its once solid footing in Myanmar, pulling back on investments.

Search for missing revived by warming relations

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:03:00 +0000

As relations thaw between Myanmar and the U.S., JPAC renews search for the missing.

Young royals keep spotlight on wounded warriors

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:36:00 +0000

Just back from a successful American tour with a strong military theme, Prince Harry joined brother Prince William Monday in continuing to focus their high-beam spotlight on wounded veterans in Britain.

Native Americans had codes to victory

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:11:30 +0000

Almost everything about warfare changed throughout three big conflicts in the 20th century — World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War — except the presence of Native American languages.

Four specialized mechanics save Air Force millions

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:09:20 +0000

It’s a small shop that saves the Air Force over a million dollars a year. In the shop at the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program, four mechanics work each day to fix equipment that others can’t or won’t.

Glitch in widely used polygraph can skew results

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:56:06 +0000

Police departments and federal agencies across the country are using a type of polygraph despite evidence of a technical problem that could label truthful people as liars or the guilty as innocent, McClatchy has found.

University of Colorado extends enrollment invitation to troops

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:48:15 +0000

About 16,000 servicemen and women have participated in Bolder Boulder satellite races, and about 2,700 will be doing so this year. But troops this year will get something extra in their race package: An enrollment invitation from the University of Colorado's president.

Deadliest attacks in Iraq since US troop pullout

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:48:13 +0000

Here is a look at the deadliest attacks in Iraq since the withdrawal of U.S. troops on Dec. 18, 2011.

Through foundation, brothers honor meaning of Memorial Day

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:38:35 +0000

The Dershimer brothers are promoting Memorial Day as a "reverent holiday to honor people who protect our freedom" by volunteering with the Memorial Day Foundation.

Federal cuts slice Big Apple economy: No Fleet Week

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:31:38 +0000

This was supposed to be the week when thousands of free-spending Norfolk sailors were to descend on lower Manhattan, where New Yorkers promised to shower them with gifts, drinks and kisses.

Facial recognition technology moving toward identifying almost anyone

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:20:06 +0000

Cyber experts believe it's only a matter of years — and research dollars — until computers can identify almost anyone instantly. Computers then could use electronic data to immediately construct an intimate dossier about the person, much of it from available information online that many people put out there themselves.

Naval Academy graduation has to do without the Blue Angels

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:17:07 +0000

"Every performance is significant, but that one has a special place in my heart," said Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Frosch, commander and flight leader of the Blue Angels. "The Annapolis [cancellation] is a real letdown for the graduates, the Midshipmen, the parents and everyone else in that area who loves being inspired by aviation."

Camp C.O.P.E. brings military families together

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:37 +0000

Camp C.O.P.E. offers activities for kids oriented around four major themes: Courage (acknowledging and expressing feelings), Optimism (seeing the positive side of things and staying hopeful), Patience (realizing that growth and healing takes time) and Encouragement (believing that whatever happens can be endured and overcome) — or “C.O.P.E.” for short.