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WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. defense leaders took to the airways to defend former U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., President Barack Obama's choice to be the next secretary of defense.
Hagel faced a grueling confirmation hearing last week, sparring with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., over the Iraq war policy of former U.S. President George W. Bush.
Retiring Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told NBC he was frustrated with last week's confirmation hearing. Panetta said Senate leaders ignored questions ranging from looming budget cuts to evolving terrorist threats in the Middle East.
"We just did not see enough time discussing those issues, and in the end, that's what counts," he said.
U.S. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told CNN Candy Crowley that he's "always concerned" when Afghanistan isn't a dominant talking point.
Hagel received overwhelming support from former U.S. secretaries of defense and national security advisers before last week's hearing. Despite a tough nomination hearing, he's expected to be confirmed as secretary of defense.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, May 20 (UPI) --
A huge tornado cut a devastating path in suburban Oklahoma City Monday, slamming schools, a hospital, businesses and homes, and killing at least 51 people.
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U.S. singer, dancer and actress Julianne Hough says she was happy to tackle her first lead role in a non-musical movie in "Safe Haven."
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NEW DELHI, May 20 (UPI) --
The US Department of Energy's conditional approval a Texas liquefied natural gas terminal to export to nations that do not have a free trade agreement with the United States is seen as a potential boost for India's energy security.
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PANGASINAN, Philippines, May 20 (UPI) --
A high school senior in the Philippines is drawing attention for his unusual name, which includes 40 first names and a surname.
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