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HUNTSVILLE 鈥?Despite some positive recent steps to improve cooperation between the military and intelligence communities on space programs, at least one top U.S. Air Force official is concerned the two organizations appear to be moving farther apart.Maj. Gen. James Armor, director of the Pentagon s National Security S
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NEW YORK AP 鈥?Christine McVie, the British-born Fleetwood Mac vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player whose cool, soulful contralto helped define such classics as You Make Loving Fun, Everywhere and Don t Stop, has died at age 79.Her death was announced Wednesday on the band s social media accounts. No cause of death or other details were immediately provided, but a family statement said she passed away peacefully at hospital this morning with family around her after a short illness. She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure, the band s statement reads in part.McVie was a steady presence and personality
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The Caribbean Community CARICOM is a model of how close cooperation can enhance economic growth and promote better relations among countries, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said in a message to CARICOM leaders meeting this week in Grenada. Mr. Annan said the emerging collaboration of CARICOM s 15 members on many issues of joint interest should inspire all regions, especially islands and coastal nations, about the potential benefits to their economies and to greater harmony among nations. It can be instrumenta
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