Boeing wins contract with Air Force for new NGAD manned fighter jet

A separate Navy contract for its version of the NGAD fighter is still under competition between Northrop Grumman and Boeing.

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ABC News - Mar. 9
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ABC News - Mar. 15
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ABC News - Mar. 16
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ABC News - Mar. 12
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NBC News - Mar. 13
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NBC News - Mar. 17
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Wired - Mar. 11
In big win, Luna notches signatures to force vote on parental proxy voting

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The Hill - Mar. 11
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ESPN - Mar. 10
Jameis Winston agrees to two-year, $8m contract with New York Giants

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Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15
Run to the hills! Iron Maiden’s famed tour plane cut up into collectible key chains.

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CBS Sports - Mar. 17
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The New York Times - Mar. 17
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Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said.
The New York Times - Mar. 17
Oklahoma State's Wyatt Hendrickson stuns wrestling world with upset of Gable Steveson, salutes President Trump after victory

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