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Scrapping the Missile Shield: Politically Fraught But Militarily Sound

Sep. 18, 2009
Putting ship-launched interceptors to counter Iran's medium-range missile capability ahead of facilities on Russia's doorstep reflects an emphasis on using limited resources to best effect
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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler