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U.S. military downs Chinese balloon over Atlantic Ocean — A U.S. military aircraft on Saturday downed the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that had been floating over the United States for several days, according to a U.S. official and eyewitness videos circulating on social media.
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Matt Novak / Forbes:
Yes, Chinese Spy Balloons Flew Over The U.S. When President Trump Was In Office Too — Talking heads on cable TV are up in arms about the Chinese spy balloon that was floating across the continental U.S., before it was shot down Saturday afternoon. Conservative commentators …
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Melina Delkic / New York Times:
The Chinese spy balloon moved from Alaska to South Carolina, prompting fear, jokes and political debate. — The Chinese government said the downing of the “civilian” aircraft was an “excessive reaction,” and that it “retains the right to respond further.” — The Chinese foreign ministry declared its …
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CNN:
US fighter jets shoot down Chinese spy balloon off East Coast — US military fighter jets shot down the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon over the Atlantic Ocean off the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed Saturday.
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Wall Street Journal:
U.S. Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon — U.S. Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic — WASHINGTON- U.S. fighter planes shot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon over the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, days after it was spotted crossing the U.S. and leading to renewed tensions with Beijing.
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Associated Press:
China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky
China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky
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Peter Alexander / NBC News:
U.S. has downed Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast and will attempt to recover debris
U.S. has downed Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast and will attempt to recover debris
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New York Times:
Before Chinese Spy Balloon Sighting, Classified Report Highlighted Foreign Aerial Spying
Before Chinese Spy Balloon Sighting, Classified Report Highlighted Foreign Aerial Spying
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U.S. Department of Defense:
Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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Associated Press:
China plays down Blinken's canceled visit over balloon
China plays down Blinken's canceled visit over balloon
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New York Times:
U.S. Close to Shooting Down Chinese Spy Balloon Over the East Coast
U.S. Close to Shooting Down Chinese Spy Balloon Over the East Coast
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Lily Kuo / Washington Post:
China rushes to cap damage over suspected spy balloon as Blinken delays trip
China rushes to cap damage over suspected spy balloon as Blinken delays trip
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Bloomberg:
From China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White House
From China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White House
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James Kirchick / Air Mail:
Armie Hammer Breaks His Silence — For the vast majority of humanity, January 1, 2021—a year into the coronavirus pandemic, when most of the world remained under some form of lockdown and vaccines were not yet widely available—brought little to celebrate. Not for Armie Hammer.
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Ariane de Vogue / CNN:
Exclusive: Supreme Court justices used personal emails for work and ‘burn bags’ were left open in hallways, sources say — Long before the leak of a draft opinion reversing Roe v. Wade, some Supreme Court justices often used personal email accounts for sensitive transmissions instead …
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Sara Boboltz / HuffPost:
Ron DeSantis Moves To Strip Florida Venue's Liquor License For Christmas Drag Show — The Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation is the Florida governor's latest target as he wages war against drag performers. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration moved on Friday to strip …
Duncan Campbell / Byline Times:
Russia and the US Press: The Article the CJR Didn't Publish — Two and a half years ago, the Columbia Journalism Review refused to publish Duncan Campbell's investigation into The Nation magazine and its apparent support for Vladimir Putin. It is published here in full
Philip Marcelo / Associated Press:
Florida weighs mandating menstrual cycle details for female athletes — CLAIM: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is requiring all female student-athletes in the state to provide detailed information about their periods in order to compete in organized sports. — AP'S ASSESSMENT: False.
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Daniella Silva / NBC News:
Family found dead in Pennsylvania made a ‘joint decision’ to kill themselves, police say — A Pennsylvania family found shot dead in their backyard last week in what police say appears to be a suicide pact, included a mother and daughter who loved bowling and were devout Christian conservatives, people who knew them said.
Julia Angwin / The Markup:
Journalistic Lessons for the Algorithmic Age … Hello, friends, — I'm sad to inform you that this is my last missive to you. After founding The Markup five years ago, I am departing this newsroom to pursue other projects. It's been an honor to correspond with all of you, dear readers …
S.V. Date / HuffPost:
Much-Touted Trump Era Fundraising Platform WinRed Lost Millions In Midterm Elections — The loss came after Republicans pressured WinRed to lower its costs after complaints that the company generated millions for a handful of investors in 2020. — WASHINGTON — The GOP's much-touted …
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Katie Glueck / New York Times:
Democrats Overhaul Party's Primary Calendar, Upending a Political Tradition — The proposal radically reshapes the way the party picks its presidential nominees, putting more racially diverse states at the front of the line. — PHILADELPHIA — Upending decades of political tradition …
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