As Apple’s smart watch goes on sale, there are some big questions about the whole idea of the wrist watch as a computer, including whether consumers come to see them as a luxury or a necessity.
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Petraeus Sentenced To 2 Years’ Probation, Fine For Sharing Classified Info
Under the terms of a plea deal, the former CIA director will avoid jail time. Petraeus, 62, admits having retained notebooks full of classified information and showing them to his biographer.
U.S. Operations Killed Two Hostages Held By Al-Qaida, Including An American
Two Americans who worked for al-Qaida were also killed in the counterterrorism operations in January, the White House said. The two hostages killed included an Italian who had been held since 2012.
National Guard Members Face Challenges In Seeking Help For PTSD
National Guard members returning home from war don’t have the same support systems as active forces, making it difficult to diagnose and treat post-traumatic stress disorder.
Critics Lash Out At Chinese Scientists Who Edited DNA In Human Embryos
By editing the genes in embryos in the lab, Chinese scientists showed that it’s possible to change hereditary traits that cause a blood disorder. But the work also created unintended mutations.
National Guard Members Struggle To Keep Civilian Careers
National Guard soldiers live in two worlds: They can be deployed in a crisis, but must support themselves and their families with civilian jobs. That’s made harder by the guard’s unpredictable needs.