Shiite militiamen shuttle back and forth to the nearby front lines from a sprawling military base near the northern oil-rich city of Kirkuk. They hoist billboards of their commander, bellow Shiite pra… Read more
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WATCH: New Defense Secretary Sworn In, Vows to Protect Troops’ Safety
New Defense Secretary Ash Carter is vowing to make decisions about sending troops into harm's way "with the greatest reflection and care."… Read more
WHADDAYA KNOW? The Weather Folks Were Right On Target!
This time, the weather people were right on target. As forecast by the National Weather Service, TV forecasters and other local meteorologists, the DC area received anywhere from 3 t..… Read more
Key Issues as ‘American Sniper’ Trial Continues in Texas
After several days of evidence focused on the mental health of the former Marine accused in the fatal shootings of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and his friend, the trial of Eddie Ray… Read more
Hackers’ $1 Billion Bank Theft May Still Impact Consumers
The hacker gang that looted as much as $1 billion worldwide from banks was unusual: It stole directly from the banks, instead of ripping off their customers.… Read more
Testing Based on Common Core Standards Starts This Week
Sixth-grader Kayla Hunter considers herself pretty tech savvy. She has a computer at home unlike about half her classmates at her elementary school. And it matches up well with the one she'll use… Read more
Egypt Carries Airstrikes in Libya, Pushes for International Action
Egypt carried out airstrikes against Islamic State group targets in neighboring Libya on Monday and began a push for international military intervention in the chaotic North African state after extrem… Read more
Shooting Suspect Indicted on Three Counts of Murder in NC Deaths of Muslims
A grand jury in North Carolina has indicted a man on three counts of murder in the shootings of three young Muslims in what authorities have said was a dispute over parking spaces.… Read more
WATCH: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Celebrates 40 Years In A Ready For Prime Time TV Special
With a measure of anniversary hoopla perhaps exceeded only by the nation's bicentennial, "Saturday Night Live" celebrated its 40th season on Sunday with a 3½-hour gal… Read more
Congressional Leaders: DC’s Subway Needs Improvement
Congressional leaders said Friday that an electrical malfunction that filled a Metro tunnel with smoke last month, killing one person and injuring dozens, should be a wakeup call for the D.C.-area tra… Read more
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Uneasy Alliance of Kurds, Shiites Formed in Northern Iraq
Shiite militiamen shuttle back and forth to the nearby front lines from a sprawling military base near the northern oil-rich city of Kirkuk. They hoist billboards of their commander, bellow Shiite pra… Continue Reading
WATCH: New Defense Secretary Sworn In, Vows to Protect Troops’ Safety
New Defense Secretary Ash Carter is vowing to make decisions about sending troops into harm's way "with the greatest reflection and care."… Continue Reading
WHADDAYA KNOW? The Weather Folks Were Right On Target!
This time, the weather people were right on target. As forecast by the National Weather Service, TV forecasters and other local meteorologists, the DC area received anywhere from 3 t..… Continue Reading
Key Issues as ‘American Sniper’ Trial Continues in Texas
After several days of evidence focused on the mental health of the former Marine accused in the fatal shootings of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and his friend, the trial of Eddie Ray… Continue Reading
Hackers’ $1 Billion Bank Theft May Still Impact Consumers
The hacker gang that looted as much as $1 billion worldwide from banks was unusual: It stole directly from the banks, instead of ripping off their customers.… Continue Reading
Testing Based on Common Core Standards Starts This Week
Sixth-grader Kayla Hunter considers herself pretty tech savvy. She has a computer at home unlike about half her classmates at her elementary school. And it matches up well with the one she'll use… Continue Reading
Egypt Carries Airstrikes in Libya, Pushes for International Action
Egypt carried out airstrikes against Islamic State group targets in neighboring Libya on Monday and began a push for international military intervention in the chaotic North African state after extrem… Continue Reading
Shooting Suspect Indicted on Three Counts of Murder in NC Deaths of Muslims
A grand jury in North Carolina has indicted a man on three counts of murder in the shootings of three young Muslims in what authorities have said was a dispute over parking spaces.… Continue Reading
WATCH: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Celebrates 40 Years In A Ready For Prime Time TV Special
With a measure of anniversary hoopla perhaps exceeded only by the nation's bicentennial, "Saturday Night Live" celebrated its 40th season on Sunday with a 3½-hour gal… Continue Reading
Congressional Leaders: DC’s Subway Needs Improvement
Congressional leaders said Friday that an electrical malfunction that filled a Metro tunnel with smoke last month, killing one person and injuring dozens, should be a wakeup call for the D.C.-area tra… Continue Reading