French warplanes hit IS center at Tal Afar in Iraq
French Rafale jets launched from the Charles de Gaulle carrier destroyed an Islamic State command center at Tal Afar on Tuesday. A German plan to deport asylum seekers from the western Balkans begins this week amid Merkel's pressure over migrants. At Fort Hood Texas four UH-60 crew died in a training crash late Monday during Division West operations. authorities investigate and have not released names.
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Turkey downs Russian SU-24 in border strike
Turkish F-16s shot down a Russian SU-24 over the Turkish coast after it entered Turkish airspace and ignored warnings. Both Russian pilots were killed by Syrian rebels as they parachuted into rebel territory. A search helicopter was hit, another Russian crewman died, and Moscow condemned the act, canceling a planned Ankara visit.
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Smartphone use linked to rise in traffic fatalities
Washington officials report a first half rise of 8.1 percent in traffic deaths to 16,225, amid rising smartphone use and distracting driving. NHTSA chief Mark Rosekind says the role of smartphones is plausible but not yet quantified while noting lower gas prices and more driving among teens as contributing factors.
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Chicago officer charged in killing of black teen
Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was charged with first degree murder in the October 2014 shooting of a black teenager. He was denied bail at a downtown hearing as prosecutors announced the charge ahead of dashboard video release showing 16 shots. The city prepared for potential protests after the announcement.
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