Lockheed Martin wins new jet contract worth billions
The Pentagon selected Lockheed Martin over Boeing to develop the F-35 stealth fighter, an $18.9 billion engineering and manufacturing project that could total at least $200 billion, with 3,000 jets planned for the U.S. services and Britain. Deliveries begin around 2008, amid industry-wide job and defense debates.
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Monster crocodile hunted giant dinosaurs in ancient Niger river
Scientists led by Paul Sereno of the University of Chicago reveal a 10 ton Hyper giant crocodile Sarcosuchus imperator from Niger, about 110 million years ago. The giant croc ambushed shore animals, possibly including sauropod dinosaurs, using a six foot skull and 100 teeth.
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Bush urges firms to avoid layoffs in national emergency
President Bush praised companies choosing not to lay off workers during hard times, addressing about 200 leaders in the White House East Room. He highlighted Sun Microsystems, Hewlett Packard, and Dell executives among attendees, noting plans to cut thousands of jobs and pledging actions with Congress to aid workers hurt by the downturn.
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Navy recovers eighth victim of Ehime Maru collision
The U S Navy has recovered eight bodies from the Ehime Maru after a submarine collision off Oahu. divers have worked since October, with 66 divers helping recover remains from the 830 ton vessel. families urge closure as rescue efforts continue.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission chief to resign
Ann Brown, longtime leader and public face of recalls at the CPSC, will leave by November 1 after seven years. Her resignation comes as the agency faces a political limbo with only two commissioners and no immediate replacement, raising concerns among consumer groups about future safety priorities.
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