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Paul Kalkbrenner Lines up North American Tour for 2016
The stateside jaunt follows up the August release of his Columbia Records and Sony International-signed album '7.'
Gender Equality is Still a Huge Problem in the Global News Media
A study found that females still made up less than a quarter of the people "heard, read about or seen in newspaper, television and radio news."
Video Shows Virginia Police Tasing a Man Multiple Times Before He Dies in Custody
A $25 million wrongful death lawsuit accuses the police department of failing to respond to requests for police files and conspiring to cover up the details of Linwood R. Lambert Jr. death in 2013.
Americans Are Still Getting Fatter
A new report shows that American waistlines continue to expand, despite decreases in the consumption of junk food and sugary drinks, with women and certain minority groups experiencing the largest increases in obesity.
This Country Consumes More Calories Per Day Than Anywhere Else
A new study has analysed the calorie intake of countries around the world to determine who consumes the most and what impact this can have on public health.
The US Army Wants to Figure Out What Comes After Helicopters
The US Army is starting down a decades-long path to replace it's existing helicopters and may end up buying something that, technically speaking, isn't a helicopter.
The Pentagon Is Closer to Deciding on Women in Combat
Today, the Secretary of Defense receives the results of the US military's studies about women in combat, starting the countdown on a decision that will change the Pentagon forever.
The Pentagon Dodged a Bullet Thanks to the US Budget Deal
A surprise budget deal between the president and the House of Representatives means the Pentagon narrowly missed a host of looming political and budget problems.
Industry Giant Northrop Grumman Wins Big, Fat Contract For Big, Fat US Air Force Bomber
The US Air Force announced that Northrop Grumman has beat out a Lockheed Martin / Boeing team - and at stake, there's a $70 billion dollar pie.
The 9/11 Case Won't Be Going to Trial Anytime Soon. This Is One Reason Why.
The Guantanamo military tribunals are breaking a lot of new legal ground on classified information and detainee rights. And all of that is going to slow down proceedings a lot.
Is the Air Force's Next Nuclear Bomber Trying to Get Itself Fired?
The Air Force is poised to announce who will build its next, $550 million stealth bomber. Except it won't just drop bombs.
Obama Vetoes Defense Budget — Now It's Time for a Showdown with Congress
Obama has vetoed the defense budget over Congress's use of emergency war funding to pay for non-emergency stuff, including a program designed to reassure NATO allies.