The Senate GOP ended their filibuster over Obama's Secretary of Defense pick.
Read more...By ending the filibuster Hagel is now closer to becoming the next Defense secretary.
Read more...Multiple secretaries who were by Obama's side in the first term are leaving.
Read more...Women can now serve in positions that match their capabilities.
Read more...The official announcement is expected Thursday.
Read more...But White House can't confirm connection.
Read more...Algeria's military attempted to rescue the hostages is over, although the search for some hostages continues.
Read more...Conflicting reports say as many as 45 hostages have escaped.
Read more...The reported 41 hostages include Americans and are mostly European.
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