http://syn2.thecanadianpress.com:8080/mrss/feed/fcf7391a2f354311807f0501c16bde6a MSN - AP World Copyright © 2010-2018 The Canadian Press. All rights reserved. http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Tue, 13 May 2025 05:47:49 +0000 http://syn2.thecanadianpress.com:8080/mrss/feed/fcf7391a2f354311807f0501c16bde6a/5284e1a4afef49419b98998028e8829b 5284e1a4afef49419b98998028e8829b Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:40:29 +0000 SHOTLIST:RESTRICTION SUMMARY: MANDATORY ON-SCREEN CREDIT 'MYKEYS AUTO MEDIA'/EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO ARCHIVE, NO RESALE++QUALITY AS INCOMING++VALIDATED UGC - MUST ON-SCREEN CREDIT 'MYKEYS AUTO MEDIA'/EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO ARCHIVE, NO RESALE++USER GENERATED CONTENT: This video has been authenticated by AP based on the following validation checks:++Video and audio content checked by regional experts against known locations and events++Video is consistent with independent AP reporting++Video cleared for use by all AP clients by content creator Michael Alverson ++Mandatory on-screen credit Mykeys Auto MediaBillings, Montana - 1 February 2023++VERTICAL ASPECT RATIO++1. Cellphone video of large balloon flying over Billings, MontanaHEADLINE: Video captures spy balloon over U.S. skies ANNOTATION: The U.S. is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a couple days. The discovery of the balloon puts a further strain on U.S.-China relations at a time of heightened tensions.++WHITE FLASH++2. Cellphone video of suspected spy balloon flying over Billings, Montana ++REPEATS SHOT 1++ANNOTATION: US officials said the Pentagon decided not to shoot the balloon down due to risks of harm for people on the ground. China said Friday that the balloon was used for weather research and was blown off course, despite U.S. suspicion it was spying. Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed a planned trip to China as the Biden administration weighs a broader response to the discovery.STORYLINE: The U.S. is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a couple days, but the Pentagon decided not to shoot it down due to risks of harm for people on the ground, officials said Thursday. The discovery of the balloon puts a further strain on U.S.-China relations at a time of heightened tensions.China said Friday that the balloon spotted over American airspace was used for weather research and was blown off course, despite U.S. suspicion it was spying. The Pentagon decided not to shoot down the balloon, which was potentially flying over sensitive sites, because of concerns of hurting people on the ground. The news came as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was expected to make his first trip to Beijing this weekend. The visit has not been formally announced, and it was not immediately clear if the balloon's discovery would affect his travel plans. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Friday she had no information on the trip.===========================================================Clients are reminded: (i) to check the terms of their licence agreements for use of content outside news programming and that further advice and assistance can be obtained from the AP Archive on: Tel +44 (0) 20 7482 7482 Email: info@aparchive.com(ii) they should check with the applicable collecting society in their Territory regarding the clearance of any sound recording or performance included within the AP Television News service (iii) they have editorial responsibility for the use of all and any content included within the AP Television News service and for libel, privacy, compliance and third party rights applicable to their Territory. Video captures suspected spy balloon over U.S. skies, straining U.S.-China relations