U.S. is Striking Back in the Global Cyberwar
By
Alex Kingsbury
and
Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - November 18, 2009
As the United States steps up its cyberattacks, it finds training technowarriors isn't so easy.
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Moves to Seize Mosques Spark Outrage
By
Alex Kingsbury
and
Dan Gilgoff
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Nation & World - November 17, 2009
The Feds allege the Alavi charitable foundation has ties to Iran.
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Wofford Terriers Coach Mike Ayers Helps His Players Win On and Off the Field
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - November 11, 2009
The college football coach in Spartanburg, S.C., stresses brains and brawn in his Wingbone offense.
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Supreme Court Weighs Juvenile Life Sentences
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - November 11, 2009
Should juvenile offenders face life behind bars?
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Obama Slower Than Bush to Confirm Justices
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - November 6, 2009
President Obama has made 26 lower court nominations but only four have been confirmed.
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Military Contractors and the Perils of Outsourcing War
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Opinion - November 6, 2009
Allison Stanger discusses One Nation Under Contract.
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New Mental Health Policy Came Days Before Fort Hood Shooting
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - November 5, 2009
Three days before the shooting rampage, Lt. Gen. Robert Cone issued a new mental health policy.
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FBI Says Top Scientist Sold Secrets
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - October 30, 2009
A sting operation targeted Stewart Nozette, a former NASA scientist who helped find water on the moon.
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Federal Officials Revamp Illegal Immigrant Program
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - October 23, 2009
Changes to the program will rein in local immigration enforcers.
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Eve Ensler: <em>Vagina Monologues</em> Playwright Tackles Violence Against Women
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - October 22, 2009
Through her words and deeds, she earned a spot as one of America's Best Leaders.
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David Robinson: Former NBA Player Turns to Education
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - October 22, 2009
The Admiral is one of America's Best Leaders because of his work with the Carver Academy.
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Supreme Court to Decide Hot Button Issues
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - October 2, 2009
The Court will look hear cases on life sentences for minors, a cross on federal land, and more.
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Photo of Obama and Spain's First Children Causes a Stir
By
Paul Bedard
and
Alex Kingsbury
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Washington Whispers - September 25, 2009
The White House backtracks on the photo of the gothic-clad teenagers, but not before it goes viral.
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A Simple Plan for Killing al Qaeda
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Opinion - September 25, 2009
Howard Clark discusses How You Can Kill al Qaeda
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Postmaster General: Six-Day Mail Delivery Doesn't Make Sense
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - September 18, 2009
John Potter also says he is considering shutting down more facilities.
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CIA Works to Limit Number of Contractors
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - September 4, 2009
Government contractors are key (and controversial) players inside the world of intelligence.
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CIA Memo Reveals Flaws in Waterboarding's Legal Justification
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - August 26, 2009
The memo shows the technique used didn't follow the legal guidelines for "enhanced interrogations."
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Holder Names Prosecutor to Probe CIA Abuse Allegations
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - August 24, 2009
The attorney general selects Assistant U.S. Attorney John Durham for the position.
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Michael Leiter Works to Keep Tabs on Terrorists
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - August 14, 2009
The head of the National Counterterrorism Center's work is little known but deadly serious.
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U.S. Postal Service Fights for Survival
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - August 14, 2009
The bad economy and the shift to electronic communication could lead to the death of snail mail.
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Details of IRS Deal With UBS Expected Friday
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - August 5, 2009
The government is trying to crack down on Swiss bank accounts and other offshore tax havens.
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Janet Napolitano's Tough Job at Homeland Security
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - July 24, 2009
Everything from terrorism to tornadoes falls under Napolitano's department.
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A Smooth Road Ahead for Sotomayor
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - July 20, 2009
Democrats appear to have the votes to put her on the Supreme Court.
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Declassified Documents Reveal KGB Spies in the U.S.
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - July 17, 2009
Alger Hiss, Elizabeth Bentley, and Bernard Redmont are the subjects of scrutiny.
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Sotomayor Hearings Will Focus on Gun Rights
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - July 13, 2009
Sen. Jeff Sessions said the Second Amendment is a likely topic for the second day of hearings.
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