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Remains of 6 victims found in Hawaiian helicopter crash

The remains of six of the seven people on board a helicopter that crashed off the Hawaiian island of Kauai have been recovered. The chopper went missing Thursday after taking off on a sight-seeing tour with the pilot and six passengers, including two children. A search is continuing for the remains of the seventh victim. Danya Bacchus reports. Source

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Controversial radio icon Don Imus dies at age 79

Don Imus- one of radio’s legendary — and most controversial — figures died Friday at a Texas hospital. One of the original shock-jocks, Imus had a long, ground-breaking career. But it was marred by bouts of alcoholism and drug addiction, and all but ended in disgrace after he made racist comments on air. Jeff Glor reports. Source

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5 killed in Lafayette, Louisiana, plane crash

A twin-engine plane crashed in Lafayette, Louisiana, about an hour west of the capital Baton Rouge.The crash killed five passengers, including Carley McCord, the daughter-in-law of LSU’s offensive coach. Miraculously, one person survived. David Begnaud reports. Source

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Powerful winter storm brings rain and snow for holiday travelers

More than 250 million Americans are in the path of a powerful coast-to-coast storm. Snow and wind caused blizzard-like conditions in part of Colorado overnight. And in North Dakota snow and ice made for treacherous travel conditions for drivers. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli reports. Source

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Somalia terror attack kills dozens, many of them students

A horrific car explosion occurred today in Somalia’s capitol city of Mogadishu, killing 78 people and injuring 125 people. Many of the victims were students on their way to class. The car explosion is being labeled “an act of terror” by the country’s president. Ian Lee reports. Source

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2 dead, 7 wounded in Houston drive-by shooting

At least two people were killed and seven others wounded in a drive-by shooting in Houston Friday night. The group were apparently shooting a music video in a parking lot when officials say they were ambushed by an unknown number of gunmen. Source

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At least 5 dead in Louisiana plane crash

At least five people were killed when a plane crashed in Louisiana on Saturday. The passengers were all headed to Atlanta to watch LSU play Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl. One of the victims, Carley McCord, was the daughter-in-law of LSU’s offensive coordinator. Source

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