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Armor could form 'force field'
LONDON, March 20 (UPI) -- A new type of armor would use pulses of electrical energy to repel projectiles away from an armored vehicle, British scientists say.

Russia: Navy needs at least 50 nuke subs
MOSCOW, March 20 (UPI) -- The Russian navy needs at least 50 nuclear powered submarines to counter overseas threats, a top Russian navy officer says.

Whale served at sushi restaurant
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 20 (UPI) -- A Santa Monica, Calif., sushi restaurant says it is closing its doors voluntarily after serving endangered whale meat.

Prom canceled amid same-sex debate
FULTON, Miss., March 20 (UPI) -- School district officials in Itawamba County, Miss., said a high school's prom was canceled amid a heated dispute over the district's ban on same-sex dates.

Banker's deal worth as much as $90 million
LONDON, March 20 (UPI) -- The president of British-based Barclays Capital has been awarded a pay package worth as much as $90 million, officials said.

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