JOINT BASE CHARLESTON
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Too stealthy? -- US military jet disappears from skies
When the F-35 disappeared over South Carolina on Sunday, Joint Base Charleston (JBC) issued a plaintive call on social media asking for anyone who had information to call in.
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US military loses F-35 stealth fighter jet in South Carolina; seeks public assistance to find it
A stealth-capable US fighter jet, the F-35, went missing in South Carolina after a pilot jumped from the aircraft during a mishap. The military has issued a public appeal for help in locating the multimillion-dollar plane, as its disappearance has raised concerns. The F-35 is a critical asset for the American military, known for its sophisticated capabilities in combat activities. The pilot's successful ejection from the aircraft indicates the safety measures and training standards.
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Made-in-US rules for EV batteries shift in fine print of climate law
At stake over the coming weeks is the extent to which a critical part of the battery supply chain will end up being made in North America or remain where it’s currently concentrated, in Asia.
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China's spy balloon drifted for 7 days across the U.S.: A timeline
The president had been discussing military options since Tuesday, when he was alerted by the Pentagon that a spy balloon had entered the continental American airspace near Idaho. By Wednesday, the balloon was hovering over Montana, and a full-blown diplomatic crisis was underway.
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Joe Biden shied away from news conferences, interviews in Year 1
"I'm not supposed to be having this press conference right now," Biden said at the end of a meandering response that didn't directly answer the question about the West Virginia Democrat.
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If Rio medal happens it will be dream come true: Sania Mirza
Winning a medal in next year's Rio Olympics would be a dream come true, but if it did not happen it won't be the end of the world, said Mirza.
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