Pentagon considers scaling back and reshaping drone programs
The Pentagon weighs cutting back the massive drone buildup to save money and adapt to Asia-focused security threats as Afghanistan winds down. Leaders say the military may already have enough unmanned aircraft and discuss a new mix of drones and other aircraft for Asia.
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Landsat Satellite Launches From Vandenberg Aims at Earth Monitoring
A Landsat satellite was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base California by an Atlas V rocket just before 11 30 am local time. Mission control tracked a southwest path over the Pacific as the craft separated. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Jr praised the team in mission control and urged celebration.
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Two Charged in Slaying of Chicago Honor Student
Michael Ward 18 and Kenneth Williams 20 were charged with first degree murder two counts of attempted murder and aggravated battery with firearm in the death of Hadiya Pendleton an honor student and majorette shot near the Obama home after inauguration events. Police say both men are gang members and were taken into custody as persons of interest. The shooting occurred as Pendleton and friends sheltered from a rainstorm in a park about a mile from the president’s residence.
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Residents protest extended school driveway in Woodside
Woodside residents fear the serpentine driveway will edge closer to their properties. Hilderbrand says the line could sit about 36 feet from Eastside boundaries and 42 feet from Northside lines. Plans first presented in January showed a 10 foot buffer, later adjusted to a 25 foot undisturbed buffer.
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Bloodhound Team Pursues Missing Man and Hospital Evaluation
The Bloodhound Tracking Team worked long hours to locate a man who did not want medical care. Elwell stated he would be taken to a hospital for a mental health evaluation if found, and the sheriff’s office will monitor the situation and contact family or friends to persuade cooperation.
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