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Northrop Grumman to Increase Production of PAC-3 and THAAD Motors Under $3 Billion Deal

Northrop Grumman to Increase Production of PAC-3 and THAAD Motors Under $3 Billion Deal

Northrop Grumman to Increase Production of PAC-3 and THAAD Motors Under $3 Billion Deal
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West Virginia Governor Addresses School Clothing Voucher Program Amid Funding Concerns

West Virginia Governor Addresses School Clothing Voucher Program Amid Funding Concerns

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey's office has released a statement regarding the state's school clothing voucher program, which recently closed applications after just seven days due to funding constraints. The program, which assists over 50,000 children annually, faced a shortfall as the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grant funds were depleted. The Governor's office expects this year's program to match or exceed last year's support levels, despite a $43 million deficit in TANF spending. The statement also mentioned a review of TANF-funded programs and plans to seek additional funding to maintain these programs through the fiscal year.
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Northrop Grumman Secures $3 Billion Deal to Boost Missile Motor Production

Northrop Grumman Secures $3 Billion Deal to Boost Missile Motor Production

Northrop Grumman Secures $3 Billion Deal to Boost Missile Motor Production
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U.S. Companies Aim to Reduce Dependence on China for Critical Minerals in Defense

U.S. Companies Aim to Reduce Dependence on China for Critical Minerals in Defense

U.S. Companies Aim to Reduce Dependence on China for Critical Minerals in Defense
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West Virginia University Partners with Antero Resources for Jersey Sponsorship

West Virginia University Partners with Antero Resources for Jersey Sponsorship

West Virginia University Partners with Antero Resources for Jersey Sponsorship
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Trump vowed to 'bring free speech back.' Judges in 75 cases ruled that he has stifled it

Trump vowed to 'bring free speech back.' Judges in 75 cases ruled that he has stifled it

Aug 4 - U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly campaigned for his second term as a champion of free expression, vowing in his January 2025 inaugural address to stop what he described as years of "government censorship." 
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Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will cost roughly $1.4B, estimate shows

Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will cost roughly $1.4B, estimate shows

The extension of the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress
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West Virginia Food Pantries Struggle as SNAP Cuts Increase Demand

West Virginia Food Pantries Struggle as SNAP Cuts Increase Demand

In West Virginia, food pantries are experiencing increased demand as thousands of residents lose access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to new federal rules. These changes, backed by Republican lawmakers, have expanded work requirements and narrowed exemptions, leading to a significant drop in the number of households receiving food stamps. Many individuals, like Helen Swire Comer, have seen their benefits drastically reduced, forcing them to rely on food banks and other charities. The state has also reduced funding for food banks, exacerbating the situation as inflation continues to rise.
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Governor Morrisey Highlights West Virginia's Role in U.S. Energy Future

Governor Morrisey Highlights West Virginia's Role in U.S. Energy Future

Governor Morrisey Highlights West Virginia's Role in U.S. Energy Future
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NASA Captures Stunning 'Fire Rainbow' Over West Virginia

NASA Captures Stunning 'Fire Rainbow' Over West Virginia

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) for August 2, 2026, features a rare and stunning phenomenon known as a 'fire rainbow' observed over West Virginia. This optical phenomenon, also called a circumhorizontal arc, occurs when sunlight passes through ice crystals in cirrus clouds at high altitudes, creating a spectrum of colors that resemble a rainbow. The image, captured by a professional astronomer, showcases the beauty of this natural occurrence, which is dependent on specific atmospheric conditions, including the angle of the sun and the presence of hexagonal ice crystals in the sky.
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Rare Fire Rainbow Captured Over West Virginia

Rare Fire Rainbow Captured Over West Virginia

A stunning atmospheric phenomenon known as a 'fire rainbow' was observed over West Virginia on August 2, 2026, as reported by NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD). Fire rainbows, scientifically referred to as circumhorizontal arcs, occur when sunlight passes through ice crystals in cirrus clouds at high altitudes. The light refracts and disperses, creating a spectrum of colors that resemble a rainbow. This rare event requires specific atmospheric conditions, including the sun being at least 58 degrees above the horizon and the presence of plate-shaped ice crystals in the clouds. The vibrant display over West Virginia was captured and shared by NASA, showcasing the beauty and complexity of atmospheric optics. [Source: NASA, 2026-08-02 00:05:00 EDT]
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New York Giants training camp: Sights and sounds from Day 5

New York Giants training camp: Sights and sounds from Day 5

Sights and sounds from Day 5 of New York Giants training camp, which was closed to the public.