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Smartphones May Be Degrading Our Moral Values

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By The Aspen Institute May 22, 2017

America Should Replace Stoplights With Roundabouts

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute December 2, 2016

Iranian Vessels Intercept U.S. Warship

The official said the move "could have led to further escalation"

By Nash Jenkins August 24, 2016

Chelsea Manning Faces Punishment for Suicide Attempt

The ACLU says charges against her include “resisting the force cell move team,” “prohibited property,” and “conduct which threatens."

By Emma Ockerman July 28, 2016

Thousands In Japan Protest Alleged Rape By U.S. Sailor

The sailor was arrested by Japanese police earlier this month

By Nash Jenkins March 22, 2016

30 Cadets Injured in West Point Pillow Fight

Several students packed pillows with hard objects

By Maya Rhodan September 5, 2015

How Google Is Helping In The Fight Against ISIS

Their technology plays a big role in a big fight.

By Michal Addady / Fortune August 11, 2015

North Korea Applauds Knife Attack on U.S. Ambassador

The assailant reportedly shouted "South and North Korea should be reunified”

By Emily Rauhala March 5, 2015

ISIS' Brazen Attack

One of the most brazen attacks by the group in weeks

By Josh Sanburn February 14, 2015

Five Best Ideas of the Day: January 28

1. As pressure builds for U.S. military attention to Boko Haram in Nigeria, that nation’s political situation and past abuses complicate planning. By Kevin Baron and Molly O'Toole at Defense One 2. What was once...

By The Aspen Institute January 28, 2015

U.S. Plans to Keep 1,000 Additional Troops in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, who resigned in November, made the remarks on one of his last diplomatic trips to the country

By Victor Luckerson December 6, 2014

U.S. Military Action Against ISIS Deemed 'Operation Inherent Resolve'

Pentagon chose the name to "reflect the unwavering resolve and deep commitment of the U.S."

By Maya Rhodan October 15, 2014

U.S. Launches New Air Strikes in Iraq to Protect Dams

The U.S. has conducted 138 airstrikes in Iraq so far

By Maya Rhodan September 7, 2014

Investigators: Bird Strikes Led to Fatal USAF Helicopter Crash

An impact with a flock of geese led to the deaths of four U.S. airmen in January, a board has found

By Mirren Gidda July 9, 2014

'Unprecedented' Air Strikes Target al-Qaeda in Yemen

A "massive and unprecedented" series of joint U.S.-Yemeni airstrikes was launched against al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula over the weekend, reportedly killing some 55 militants but also at least three civilians in the country’s southern and central regions

By Charlie Campbell April 21, 2014

Suicides Hit Special Ops

The head of Special Operations Command says more than a decade of "hard combat" is taking a tough toll on the mental health of his elite troops

By Charlie Campbell April 18, 2014

U.S. military

U.S. Close to Peace Deal With Taliban

Father of Soldier Killed in Niger: Trump Was Respectful When He Called Me

See the Heartbreaking Moment Sgt. La David T. Johnson's Widow Received His Remains

When the Military Does Battle With Nature