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Pentagon Relaxes Uniform Rules To Allow Religious Headgear

U.S. Army Spc. Simran Lamba (center) was granted a religious accommodation for his Sikh articles of faith, including uncut hair and a turban, in 2010. He was the first enlisted soldier to be given such an accommodation since 1984. Brett Flashnick/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Pentagon Relaxes Uniform Rules To Allow Religious Headgear

January 23, 2014 • The new regulations would grant exceptions on a case-by-case basis for the wearing of turbans or yarmulkes, as well as beards or tattoos with religious significance.

Athletes' First Olympic Competition: How Did They Look?

Members of the Finnish delegation walk in the opening ceremony of the London Olympics. Olivier Morin/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Torch

Athletes' First Olympic Competition: How Did They Look?

July 28, 2012 • Among the parade of athletes during Friday night's ceremony, several outfits screamed for attention. Some shouted national pride, while others just called for a costume change. Tell us who you think should win our fashion contests.