Nuland gets nod for assistant state secretary; Lute for NATO role
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Nuland’s nomination is likely to raise concerns by Republicans over her role in the Benghazi talking points.
Obama calls for review of rules on subpoenas to media
While emphasizing need to protect national security, Obama says he doesn’t want to “chill” reporting.
Hurdles to closing Guantanamo just as high under new Obama plan
To make it work, Congress would have to accept a plan to move some detainees to the United States.
U.S. acknowledges four Americans killed in counterterrorism missions
Attorney General Eric Holder informs Congress of deaths one day before major speech by President Obama.
Man tied to Boston bombing suspect killed in encounter with FBI, others
Ibragim Todashev implicated himself and Tamerlan Tsarnaev in a triple homicide two years ago, officials say.
Fine Print: For Senate panel, there’s power and limitations on Syria
Despite passage of bill calling for aid, Foreign Relations Committee should watch its step on pushing Obama.
Judge apologizes for lack of transparency in leak probe
Leak-investigation documents related to Fox reporter James Rosen were erroneously kept under seal.
Group wants special court to release ruling on unlawful U.S. surveillance
The opinion involves the collection of communications under the revised Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
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Iran paving over suspected nuclear-related testing site, U.N. agency says
Officials believe the facility may have been used to test a special kind of detonator used in atomic weapons.
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
The ruling is likely to frustrate civil liberties groups that have alleged the case is being shrouded in secrecy.
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Africa
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Middle East
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The Americas
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