Man tied to Boston bombing suspect killed by FBI in confrontation

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The FBI says the Chechen man was being interviewed in Orlando when he confronted the FBI and was shot.

White House says reporters should not be prosecuted

White House says reporters should not be prosecuted

Obama tells advisers that he is not interested in prosecuting reporters for soliciting information.

Army general suspended after fight with mistress

The case from Fort Jackson, S.C., is the latest in a string involving senior military officials.

Parts of Bradley Manning trial to be closed to public

Parts of Bradley Manning trial to be closed to public

The ruling is likely to frustrate civil liberties groups that have alleged the case is being shrouded in secrecy.

Bin Laden burial pictures will stay secret

Bin Laden burial pictures will stay secret

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled on Tuesday.

Fine Print: The press and national security

Fine Print: The press and national security

The Associated Press leak investigation isn’t as clear-cut as the uproar makes it out to be.

Justice IG criticizes former U.S. attorney for gun-probe leak to Fox

Justice IG criticizes former U.S. attorney for gun-probe leak to Fox

Michael E. Horowitz says the former U.S. attorney retaliated against a whistleblower in “Fast and Furious.”

Kerry: Diplomats need to be ‘outdoors’ to do their jobs

Kerry: Diplomats need to be ‘outdoors’ to do their jobs

Secretary of state says envoys face dangers while on duty and asks Congress to increase security funds.

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An Afghan National Army soldier poses with a poppy near the village of Karizonah, Khost province.

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Chinese hackers gained access to surveillance data, U.S. officials say

Chinese hackers gained access to surveillance data, U.S. officials say

Hackers who breached Google database may have sought to identify Chinese spies under U.S. scrutiny.

On eve of meeting with Obama, Burma’s leader extols military’s role

On eve of meeting with Obama, Burma’s leader extols military’s role

The army that ran Burma for decades “will always have a special place” in government, Thein Sein says.

Military leaders ‘open’ to allowing prosecutors to investigate sex-assaults

Military leaders ‘open’ to allowing prosecutors to investigate sex-assaults

Pressure is building to change the law and put prosecutors instead of commanders in charge.

Policy on drone strike authorization is fine as is, Defense official says

Policy on drone strike authorization is fine as is, Defense official says

Assistant Defense Secretary Michael Sheehan testifies to Congress that war with al-Qaeda could last 20 years

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