National Security

U.S. Intelligence Tracking What Happened To Flight MH17

9:15am July 23, 2014

by Tom Bowman

Senior U.S. intelligence officials say they have proof that a surface-to-air missile was launched when the airliner went down and have ID'd people in a recorded conversation implicating the culprits.

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In Bloody Battle, Medal Of Honor Recipient Held His Post Alone

6:35pm July 21, 2014

by Tom Bowman

President Obama presents the Medal of Honor to former Sergeant Ryan Pitts. It's the nation's highest medal for valor. Pitts single-handedly fought off a Taliban assault in Afghanistan back in 2008.

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NSA Implementing Fix To Prevent Snowden-Like Security Breach

8:01am July 11, 2014

by David Welna

A year after Edward Snowden's digital heist, the NSA's chief technology officer says steps have been taken to stop future incidents. But he says there's no way for the NSA to be entirely secure.

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Against 'Islamic State' Militants, Treasury May Need To Try New Tools

8:24pm July 08, 2014

by Dina Temple-Raston

In combating militants, one weapon is cutting off the groups' funding from charities or outside donors. But the "Islamic State" gets its money from other means and may be immune to U.S. techniques.

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Hard-To-Change Mistakes Led To Successful 'No-Fly List' Case

6:11pm June 29, 2014

This week, a federal judge ruled that the government's no-fly list process is unconstitutional. NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Abe Mashal, one of the 13 plaintiffs in the case.

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With Changes To Guantanamo Trials, A New Feel To Proceedings

6:25pm June 22, 2014

The case of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-confessed architect of the Sept. 11 attacks, is moving slowly. NPR's Arun Rath talks with Carol Rosenberg of the Miami Herald about the latest in that legal process and other Guantanamo trials.

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Writer Reflects On Aircraft Carrier's Mission To The Persian Gulf

3:06pm June 18, 2014

Geoff Dyer spent two weeks aboard the U.S.S. George H.W. Bush for his book Another Great Day at Sea. He talks with Fresh Air about his book, and the carrier's latest position for possible air strikes.

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Iraqi Shiite tribesmen show their enthusiasm Tuesday for joining Iraqi security forces in the fight against Islamist militants who have taken over several northern Iraqi cities.

What, Exactly, Are U.S. Interests In Iraq's Turmoil?

8:33pm June 17, 2014

by David Welna

Some warn that the violence gripping the country could lead to another Sept. 11. But experts are skeptical, and Americans are wary of new military entanglements.

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Defending Bergdahl Deal, Hagel Faces Critics On Both Sides Of Aisle

6:24pm June 11, 2014

by David Welna

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, defending the prisoner swap that freed Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.

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Internal Affairs Chief Fired At U.S. Customs And Border Protection

4:39pm June 10, 2014

by Carrie Johnson

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, under fire for failing to investigate use of force along the border, ousted its longtime head of internal affairs. The new man in charge is an FBI official.

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