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Frigid temperatures are expected to impact much of the central and eastern United States in the coming weeks. The first of three polar vortex systems is expected this month, according to AccuWeather.

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Avio says it plans to build an 860,000-ft. 2 solid rocket motor production facility in Virginia to meet strong demand in the U.S. The Italian rocket company, on Dec. 11, said it expects to spend ...