QUES: Two of his cousins members of the Jordanian royal family have been mentioned as possible contenders to the throne .

In addition , two of his cousins - members of the Jordanian royal family - have been mentioned as possible competition for the throne .

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QUES: Helicopters hovered over al-Khalidiya into the early hours of Sunday .

Helicopters hovered throughout the day over the Al-Khalidiya neighborhood where the raid took place .

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ANS: yes

QUES: Ride , astronauts Story Musgrave , Robert " Hoot " Gibson and Daniel Brandenstein will enter the hall of fame together .

Ride will be enshrined along with astronauts Story Musgrave , Robert " Hoot " Gibson and Daniel Brandenstein .

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yes