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Nigerian officials say they are open to ‘all options’ to free kidnapped girls

ABUJA, Nigeria — A Nigerian government official said “all options are openâ€� in efforts to rescue almost 300 abducted schoolgirls from their captors as U.S. reconnaissance aircraft started flying over this West African country in a search effort. Boko Haram, the … Continue reading

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Model airplanes take flight

Posted: Saturday, May 17, 2014 3:14 pm model airplanes take flight Vanessa Lynch | Herald staff writer The Killeen Daily Herald | 0 comments Posted on May 17, 2014 by Vanessa Lynch SALADO — A clear blue sky was the perfect … Continue reading

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What Would You Do With A Drone?

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Performers ready to take to skies at air show

CHERRY POINT — If you fly it, they will come. That is what performers say they are hoping for as they gear up for the 2014 Cherry Point Air Show, “Inspiration to Innovation,” that starts today. Whether you’re 7 or … Continue reading

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China Southern Airlines to Buy 80 Aircraft From Airbus

HONG KONG—China Southern Airlines Co. signed an agreement to buy a total of 80 passenger aircraft from Airbus Group NV as Chinese carriers go on a buying spree with the European plane maker and rival Boeing Co. The Guangzhou-based carrier … Continue reading

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Boeing’s 747s Are Failing To Take Off As Demand For Large Commercial Jets …

Sustained weakness in global cargo markets and lower than anticipated demand for large commercial airplanes is weighing on sales of Boeing‘s (NYSE:BA) largest commercial airplane – the 747-8. The passenger version of this airplane, 747-8 Intercontinental, which seats 467 passengers … Continue reading

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Tennessee Voices: New F-35 jet helps state’s economy

Steve Cope(Photo: Submitted) The jobs of tomorrow are already underway in Tennessee today — building parts for our country’s newest fighter jet: the F-35 Lightning II. The F-35 is the cutting-edge, next-generation, multi-role stealth fighter jet intended for use by … Continue reading

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