President Biden said his defense secretary made an error in judgment in not keeping the White House informed of his hospitalization. But keeping a low profile has long defined the Pentagon chief.
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Biden Faults Austin for Judgment Lapse, but Says He Still Has Faith in Him
The Pentagon took days to tell the White House that the defense secretary had been hospitalized, raising grave questions about national security and the chain of command.
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Austin Was Hospitalized for Complications From Prostate Cancer Surgery
The defense secretary was admitted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Jan. 1 with severe abdominal, hip and leg pain after a minor procedure the week before, officials said.
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Can Certain Foods Reduce Cancer Risk? Which Ones Experts Recommend
You won’t find a silver bullet in a single food, experts say, but there are some that may help you build the best defense.
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Not Everything We Call Cancer Should Be Called Cancer
Calling something cancer can lead to aggressive treatment even if the cancer in question is unlikely to cause problems.