Flaw Found in Missile Defense Interceptors Downgraded Risk
A Los Angeles Times investigation shows a circuit board flaw threatens 34 of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense interceptors. The January 2016 test revealed a thruster failure that could cause misdirection of missiles, raising concerns from experts about reliability.
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Moonlight and Fences win big as Oscars confront Trump
Viola Davis and Mahershala Ali win supporting acting Oscars for Fences and Moonlight while La La Land leads with 14 nominations and Moonlight takes best picture. Host Jimmy Kimmel fires political zingers as Meryl Streep is celebrated and blue ribbons honor the ACLU amid the travel ban controversy. Iran’s The Salesman wins best foreign language film as Farhadi boycotts.
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Winners Lead With Moonlight and La La Land At Awards
The awards honor Moonlight for best picture and lead Casey Affleck for Manchester by the Sea. Emma Stone wins best actress for La La Land while Mahershala Ali and Viola Davis are recognized for Moonlight and Fences. Damien Chazelle earns best director as Zootopia and Piper collect animation honors.
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Paxton dies at 61 known for Apollo 13 and Titanic roles
Hollywood actor Bill Paxton died at age 61 from complications after surgery. The Fort Worth native rose from B movies to leading parts, becoming known as an every man with strong screen presence and a memorable Aliens catchphrase Game over, man.
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TV judge Wapner 97 dies in Los Angeles
Joseph A. Wapner, the retired California judge whose The People's Court helped popularize courtroom reality TV, died February 26 at his Los Angeles home. He was 97. He hosted the syndicated show from 1981 to 1993, drawing about 20 million viewers and shaping a new genre. Wapner, born November 15, 1919, served bravely in World War II earning the Bronze Star and Purple Heart after saving a wounded comrade.
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