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U.S. shoots down unidentified object flying above Alaska

U.S. shoots down unidentified object flying above Alaska

ANDREA SHALAL, STEVE HOLLAND and PHIL STEWART A U.S. F-22 fighter jet shot down an unidentified object flying high over Alaska, U.S. officials said, less than a week after the military brought down a Chinese balloon that had flown across the United States. A Sidewinder missile downed the latest craft, which was about the size of a small car, said U.S. Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder, the Pentagon's chief spokesperson. "We don't know who owns this object," said White House spokesperson John Kirby, adding that it was unclear where it began its flight. President Joe Biden ordered the shootdown, which was…
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U.S. seeks Chinese balloon remnants, says approach to China will stay calm

U.S. seeks Chinese balloon remnants, says approach to China will stay calm

THE U.S. Coast Guard imposed a temporary security zone in waters off South Carolina during the military's search for debris from a suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down by a U.S. fighter jet, and the White House said it would keep a calm approach to relations with Beijing. President Joe Biden told reporters it was always his view that the balloon needed to be shot down and brushed off a question about whether the incident would weaken U.S-China relations. "No. We made it clear to China what we're going to do," he said. "They understand our position. We're not going to back…
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