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Is This 1932 Ford Roadster An American Hot Rod or A European Sports Car?

His story is similar to thousands of American hot rodders. Per Martinsen has had a passion for cars since he was old enough to know what one was. Hot rods got his interest early, and in his youth he was … Continue reading

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Taking A Stand, Taking A Knee: Littlefield On Athletes As Role Models02:53

2016 has seen professional basketball players wearing hoodies and T-shirts bearing messages to express their solidarity with black men killed by police officers, and with the families of those men, and with their communities. 2016 has seen professional football players … Continue reading

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$2 million to own first-of-its-kind personal jet

And they say this set of wings in going to grow our local economy. Brandon Pavlish, Cirrus Aircraft Employee: “You don’t really see that in Grand Forks, right? It’s a cool product like those high-end cars you see.” Cirrus Aircraft … Continue reading

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Free In-flight Amenities You Can Snag From Airlines Over the Holiday

Traveling over the holidays is rarely cheap, but there are perks. There are many free amenities for kids available year round, as well as special limited-time holiday freebies that passengers of all ages can enjoy. Whether you’re flying with Southwest … Continue reading

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F-35 Chief Disputes Trump’s Characterization of ‘Out of Control’ Program

WASHINGTON — The F-35 program is not “out of control” as President-elect Donald Trump famously tweeted this month, but more can still be done to tamp costs down, the head of the F-35 program office said Monday. During a Dec. … Continue reading

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F-35 Chief: Loose Bracket Sparked Fire on Marine Corps Plane

WASHINGTON — For want of a secure bracket, the F-35B weapons bay caught fire. That line may not have been included in the famous “for want of a nail” proverb, but it explains an October mishap in which a fire … Continue reading

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The US Is Vulnerable to Drone Attacks. Here’s How to Stop Them

In October, French forces were training Kurdish fighters outside the Iraqi town of Dohuk when a drone crashed to the ground. As they inspected the device, it exploded, killing two Kurdish soldiers and wounding many others. A Kurdish official later … Continue reading

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