US shoots down unknown 'high-altitude object' over Alaska, White House says

The White House said Friday that an unknown "high-altitude object" had been shot down over the waters off Alaska. President Joe Biden ordered the shootdown, spokesman John Kirby said, adding that

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Tyre Nichols’ death: seven officers have been removed from duty, police confirm

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