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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel waves goodbye after a news conference about the recent progress on addressing sexual assault in the military at the Pentagon Dec. 4, 2014, in Arlington, Va.

The Glaring Problems in DOD's Sex Assault Strategy

Critics say sexual assault victims cannot continue to wait while a bureaucracy as big the military talks about change.


Israeli Voters Want New Prime Minister

Israelis prefer others to Benjamin Netanyahu.

UVA Fraternity Refutes Rape Allegations

The fraternity has "no knowledge of these alleged acts being committed at our house or by our members."

Smoking Officially Banned in Prisons

Federal inmates unlikely to convert en masse to native religions, prison bureau spokesman says.

Did Anti-Tobacco Laws Kill Eric Garner?

Smokers' rights activist says 'lifestyle police' are guilty of murder.

Senate GOP Aims to Limit Tech Regulation

Members of the incoming GOP majority want to counter agency regulation.

White House College Summit, The Sequel

Improving college completion is partly a math problem, partly a moral problem.

Putin Defends Actions in Ukraine

In a national address, the Russian president said his country had a right to Crimea.

NSA Reform Axed From 'Cromnibus'

A landslide vote to end 'backdoor' surveillance appears to have been scuttled by backroom deal.