4 presumed dead after Marine helicopter crash in California
The CH-53E Super Stallion went down shortly Tuesday afternoon near El Centro, California, a few miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Helicopter crashes in NYC’s East River, 5 passengers dead
A helicopter has crashed into New York City’s East River, killing at least two people.
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News Wrap: Helicopter Crash Near Kabul Kills 12 Turkish Troops, 2 Children
In other news Friday, a Turkish military helicopter crashed in Afghanistan, killing 12 Turkish soldiers on board and two children on the ground. Also, a former Rutgers student was convicted of intimidating and violating the privacy of his gay roommate…
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In Afghanistan, a Deadly Day for Americans
American forces suffered their deadliest day in four years in Afghanistan as 14 troops and civilians were killed in separate air crashes. Kwame Holman reports.
In other news, President Barack Obama predicted job losses would likely continue to rise for the next few months, and six civilians working for NATO died in Afghanistan when their helicopter crashed.
Pakistan awaited a Supreme Court ruling on whether President Pervez Musharraf, who won Saturday's unofficial vote, can still run while serving as Army chief. A regional expert provides an update on the power struggle.
Two suicide bombers attacked the Iraqi Ministry compound during celebrations for Iraqi National Police Day Monday, killing at least 29 and injuring 18.
One soldier was killed and another wounded Friday when their helicopter crashed near Fallujah, Iraq, after coming under what was likely enemy fire, the military said.
One soldier was killed and another wounded Friday when their helicopter crashed near Fallujah, Iraq, after coming under what was likely enemy fire, the military said.
