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Small, nonthreatening balloon intercepted over Utah by NORAD
NORAD fighter pilots sent to investigate the balloon determined it was “not maneuverable” and did not present a threat to national security.
From Santa tracker to toxic Yule logs, agencies embrace the holidays
Here are a few ways the feds will deck the halls this year.
When are jets allowed to go ‘boom,’ AKA, break the sound barrier?
One F-16 Fighting Falcon that responded to the unresponsive Cessna made the jump to supersonic speed, though three others were also authorized to do so.
Why balloons are now in public eye — and military crosshairs
A look at why there are so many balloons up there; why they’re getting attention now; and how the U.S. is likely to watch for them and respond.
Biden wants ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objects
The president has directed national security adviser Jake Sullivan to lead an “interagency team” to review U.S. procedures.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press