Pentagon intercept test hits target in space defense boost
The Pentagon reports a successful hit to a mock warhead in space using a kill vehicle launched from Kwajalein Atoll, a landmark test for hit-to-kill missile defense amid political and international debates with Russia and China.
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Jiang Zemin Lands in Moscow To Sign Historic China Russia Pact
Chinese President Jiang Zemin arrived in Moscow for a four day visit to sign a landmark friendship and cooperation treaty with President Vladimir Putin and to discuss countering U S missile defense plans. The visit follows Beijings Olympic bid win and signals deepening ties as trade and defense cooperation rise.
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Rockefeller to present flood relief aid to West Virginia governor
Mrs. Sharon Rockefeller wife of U S Senator Jay Rockefeller will present flood relief aid to Gov Bob Wise at 2 30 p m at the National Guard Armory Brushfork joining Secretary Joe Martin and Adjutant General Allen Tackett. After the ceremony they will tour flood areas in southern West Virginia and deliver PepsiCo gifts to relief agencies. Local invites include Red Cross Salvation Army Union Mission United Way officials and Mercer County responders. Debris pickup by National Guard paused Sunday to assist McDowell County and expected to resume today with debris at roadside. further shipments of clean up kits water lime and bug spray expected early week with pick up locations to be announced.
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Generosity Clothes for Kids Donates to W Va Shelters
Sears donated nearly 200000 dollars worth of new children's clothing to three West Virginia shelters aiding flood victims. Volunteers from Pocahontas Land Corporation Emmanuel Baptist Church Junior Civil Air Patrol Americorps and Sears associates sorted and distributed the clothes on Saturday to Bluefield Union Mission Matoaka Christian Church and McDowell County Outreach Office. Families may contact the shelters for information on clothing for children from infant to teen.
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Harris to speak at Bluefield Vespers program
Thedia Harris of Bluefield Va will deliver the keynote at the Bluefield Community Center Vespers today at 7 p m She will recount insights from her Africa trip A meal of African cuisine will be served prepared by Hiawatha Harding Domella Brown and Arthur Carroll Dewayne Mosley and Ronnell Thompson will present an African heritage dance The public is invited to attend
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