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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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President Obama Nominates New Secretary of Defense

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President Obama nominated Ashton Carter to replace Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Arielle Samuelson
Web Producer

As Chuck Hagel steps down, President Obama taps long-time Pentagon adviser Ashton Carter.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Pentagon Increases Defense Against North Korea

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Jeremy Fuster
Executive Producer

More missile interceptors will be set up in California and Alaska.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Afghan Bombers Attack During Hagel's Visit

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Chima Simone
Executive Producer

At least 18 Afghans, including a policeman and several children were killed Saturday.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Chuck Hagel Confirmation Delayed By Partisan Feud

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Naina Sethi
Contributor

Only four Republicans voted in Hagel's favor.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Obama's Second Term Cabinet To Have New Look

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Max Schwartz
Executive Producer

Multiple secretaries who were by Obama's side in the first term are leaving.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Week Of Senate Hearings Continues

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Max Schwartz
Executive Producer

The Senate confirmed Kerry as Secretary of State on Tuesday and Hagel is on the Hill on Thursday.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Pentagon Combat Decision Justly Expands Women's Rights

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Georgia Soares
Contributor

Women can now serve in positions that match their capabilities.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Colin Powell Endorses Hagel To Head Pentagon

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Hannah Madans
Executive Producer

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell called former Sen. Chuck Hagel "superbly qualified."

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Obama Nominates Hagel, Brennan For Defense Team

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Catherine Green
Executive Producer

Both are controversial choices based on past records.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Chuck Hagel Expected To Get Secretary Of Defense Nod

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Sen. Chuck Hagel, Ret. is expected to be nominated for Secretary of Defense on Monday. (Chris Huffstutter/Creative Commons)

Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

The confirmation of the former Republican senator is not expected to be an easy task.

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