Indeed, they seem to originate near the bright star Delta Aquarius (in the constellation Aquarius), which is how the shower got its name.

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If it were to lose United, its biggest member, there would be such a scramble to replace the American partner that the two other big alliances (SkyTeam and oneworld) could be torn apart as Star woos Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, their American anchors.

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He was a gunboat officer on the Mekong Delta, earning the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts.

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