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US intercepts more Russian bombers near Alaska

By Travis J. Tritten
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US intercepts more Russian bombers near Alaska

U.S. aircraft have intercepted long-range Russian bombers near Alaska for the second time in as many days, according to media reports Wednesday.

The incident occurred about 36 miles off the coast — closer than an incident on Monday — CNN reported, but the incident was not immediately confirmed by the Pentagon.

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