Biden To Speak To National Security And Military Leaders At Munich Conference
President Biden is set to give his first address to a foreign — yet familiar — audience at the virtual Munich Security Conference on Friday.
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Justice Department Charges 3 North Korean Hackers For Global Cyberattacks
Prosecutors say the trio works for North Korea's military intelligence unit and attempted to steal and extort more than $1.3 billion in cash and cryptocurrencies.
White House To Review Plan To Pull Troops Out Of Afghanistan
The U.S. and NATO were to decide this week on whether to pull their troops out of Afghanistan at the end of April. But that decision was put on hold as the Biden administration reviews its options.
Son Of Prominent Conservative Activist Charged In Capitol Riot
Leo Brent Bozell IV, whose father runs the conservative Media Research Center, has been charged in federal court for allegedly joining the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Secretary Of State Blinken: 'No Doubt' U.S. Diplomacy 'Tarnished By Recent Events'
"The very fact that we're constantly trying to build that more perfect union is an acknowledgement of our imperfection," Antony Blinken told NPR. "It's in the striving that you really make progress."
The U.S. Dependence On GPS Has Created A New Vulnerability
China remains the largest geopolitical challenge for the Biden administration. One part of that challenge is a new sort of space race involving global navigation technology.
Rockets Kill Civilian Contractor, Injure U.S. Service Member, Others In Erbil, Iraq
Local media reported rockets fell in several areas in and around the city, and multiple people were being treated for injuries in hospital. The identity of the attackers was not immediately clear.
'It's Going To Be Hard': A New West Point Leader On Confronting Extremism In Military
Brig. Gen. Mark Quander is taking a new position in charge of cadets at West Point. He talked with NPR about his family's military history and how to address extremist ideologies in the military.
Biden Administration Aims to Close Guantanamo Bay Prison
Since 2002, the prison has housed members of Al-Qaida and the Taliban. At its peak, Guantanamo Bay had almost 680 people detained at the installation.
Biden Pledges Tough Response To Cyberthreats. Experts Say It Won't Be Easy
President Biden has a long to-do list when it comes to cybersecurity. He has to deal with a major cyber breach still under investigation, and there's a running debate over online conspiracy campaigns.