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Groups at Center of Standing Rock Protests Respond to Pipeline Decision

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The ongoing protests in North Dakota against a controversial pipeline took a dramatic turn on Sunday, when the U.S. Army’s decision to block the building of a pipeline near the reservation of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe adds a new wrinkle to an ongoing fight.

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Here Come the Drones: Industry Groups Talk Up FAA’s Unmanned Device Tests

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About the program: After receiving 25 applications spanning two dozen states, the FAA approved six bids to operate sites for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research. The FAA chose locations for their infrastructure, climate, and geographic diversity, as well as experience in aviation work.