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US military refueling plane goes down in Iraq; 4 dead as rescue efforts continue U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said two aircraft were involved; one landed safely and the other went down in Iraq.
US, Iran spar over status of Iranian warship sunk by a submarine | Hot off the Wire podcast 🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast.
State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies Some states are considering legislation to allow, or require, businesses to round purchase totals to the nearest nickel.
A US military refueling plane crashed in Iraq, killing 6. Here's what to know The U.S. military says a KC-135 refueling aircraft supporting operations against Iran crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew members.
In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump The national average gas price was $3.48 a gallon on Monday, up from $2.90 a month ago, before the war, according to tracking by AAA.
