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DoD: Chinese spy balloon did not collect, transmit data over the US
Defense officials had previously said the spy balloon did not transmit data back to Beijing.
By Zamone Perez
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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