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When are jets allowed to go ‘boom,’ AKA, break the sound barrier?

One F-16 Fighting Falcon that responded to the unresponsive Cessna made the jump to supersonic speed, though three others were also authorized to do so.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

Investigators suspect missing man stole airplane

The U.S. Coast Guard didn't find any wreckage or a body.

6 years ago

Investigators close case in fatal Alaska plane crash mystery

The National Transportation Safety Board last week issued its final report in the 2008 crash on Admiralty Island that claimed the lives of pilot Brian Andrews and his son, Brandon, the Juneau Empire reported .

7 years ago

Niger is a central hub for US counterterrorism ops in West Africa

The U.S. mission in Niger is by far the largest in West Africa and the incident that left four U.S. soldiers dead is calling into question whether U.S. officials have been transparent with the public about the full scope.

8 years ago

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