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University Prof Calls for Congressional UFO Hearing

By Lee SpeigelApr 21st 2011 – 7:48AM
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Congress has a full plate of hearings coming up. Everything from medical liability reform, creating and promoting jobs and investigating Internet child pornography to assessing China's behavior and making immigration work for American minorities. Do you think the House or Senate will have any extra time to discuss UFOs?...

J. Edgar Hoover's FBI Took UFOs Seriously, Documents Suggest

By Lee SpeigelApr 20th 2011 – 8:23AM
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Several UFO stories appeared in the news this week, many miles and years apart. Yet they share a possible similar explanation: Earth-based remote-controlled devices. Earlier this month, the FBI created a new website, "The Vault," which offers the public an opportunity to view documents in an online "electronic reading...

FBI's UFO Doc From 'The Vault' Most Likely a Hoax

By Lee SpeigelApr 13th 2011 – 6:09PM
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FBI.gov

In the past few days a story has come out about a new FBI site called "The Vault" that allows history buffs and Web surfers the chance to check out a variety of documents, including some about UFOs. One particular 1950 document seems to be taking on a viral life of its own. Written by FBI agent Guy Hottel and sent to the...

Triangular UFOs: Close Encounters With Unidentified Dorito-Shaped Objects

By Lee SpeigelApr 8th 2011 – 7:33AM
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Lee Speigel

In recent years, there have been a lot of UFO sightings. We know that. But a question I've wondered about for a long time is this: What's up with all the triangle-shaped UFOs? From the U.S. to Belgium, France, Australia and even a reported flying "Dorito" in the U.K., these aerial triangles seem to enjoy our friendly...

Chicago UFO Mystery Solved: They Were Sky Lanterns in Honor of Child Abuse Victims

By Lee SpeigelApr 4th 2011 – 10:19AM
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Here's a perfect example of not jumping to conclusions when you see mysterious lights in the night sky. Over the weekend, Chicago residents thought they witnessed UFOs slowly moving in the sky above the Windy City's South Side. Nicole Dragozetich was driving along 35th Street and Western Avenue around 8 p.m. on Saturday...

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