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Earthquake rattles western China, killing more than 100 people

Earthquake rattles western China, killing more than 100 people

The state news agency Xinhua said the quake had a magnitude of 6.2. It reportedly damaged water, electricity, transport, communications and other infrastructure in the mountainous region.
by John Ruwitch

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U.S. military grounds all Osprey aircraft after deadly crash off Japanese coast

U.S. military grounds all Osprey aircraft after deadly crash off Japanese coast

The U.S. military has announced it is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan. 
by The Associated Press

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Federal prosecution proceeds in crash that killed 5

Federal prosecution proceeds in crash that killed 5

A grand jury has found probable cause for previous charges against Derrick John Thompson for possession of a firearm as a felon, possession of fentanyl, and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.
by Matt Sepic

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Authorities responding to reports of multiple victims in shooting at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Police officers were responding Wednesday to a “confirmed active shooter” in a building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. There appeared to be multiple victims and that a suspect had been “contained.”
by The Associated Press

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Twin Cities airman among 8 killed in Air Force Osprey crash

Twin Cities airman among 8 killed in Air Force Osprey crash

An Air Force officer from the Twin Cities was among the eight airmen killed in a crash in Japan last week. Maj. Jeffrey Hoernemann, of Andover, Minn., served as an instructor pilot and training officer.
by Matt Sepic

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