Several U.S. service members and Iraqi personnel were wounded. Source
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“No indications of survivors” in Hawaii helicopter crash
Authorities said Friday they had recovered remains of six of the seven people on board the tour helicopter. Source
Former radio host Don Imus dies at age 79
Don Imus gained both fame and notoriety for his news-making interviews, edgy comedy bits, drug and alcohol problems, long-running feud with radio host Howard Stern, and his charity work for kids with cancer. In 2007, Imus faced public outrage and was fired by CBS after making racist comments. Health problems forced him to retire in 2018 after nearly 50 years on the air. Don Imus was 79 years old. Source
Inside a school for Syrian refugee children fleeing bombs
Children make up the vast majority of more than 200,000 people who fled the Turkish invasion, according to the U.N. Source
From 2018: Don Imus signs off
The sun is setting on “Imus in the Morning.” Anthony Mason interviews Don Imus, the talk radio personality who is retiring after five decades as a nationally-syndicated humorist and shock jock. Source
Driver gave with no expectations for reward. He got one anyway
“I put time, effort, love and care — understanding each and every one of those kids,” Curtis Jenkins said. Source
More than 200,000 people flee homes amid latest Syria offensive
The refugee crisis is growing tonight in Syria. More than two months after President Trump proclaimed the U.S. mission in Syria effectively over, Syrian and Russian forces are pounding rebel-held Idlib Province. The U.N. says 235,000 people have fled their home there just this month. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Authorities find wreckage of downed helicopter in Hawaii
Crews say they have found the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that disappeared over Kauai Thursday night, with seven people on board. All are feared dead. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
School surprises bus driver with new car and raise
You can see why someone might hate being a school bus driver: the early hours when the weather sours and the abundance of responsibility combined with the absence of eyes in the back of your head. Nevertheless, as we first reported last May, Curtis Jenkins loves delivering these little ones to Lake Highlands elementary in Dallas, Texas. This holiday season, the school thanked him back. Steve Hartman reports. Source
Broadway honors late composer and lyricist Jerry Herman
Broadway is dimming its lights tonight to honor composer and lyricist Jerry Herman, who died at the age of 88. Herman leaves behind memorable Tony Award-winning shows like “Hello Dolly!”, “Mame,” and “La Cage Aux Folles.” Jim Axelrod reports. Source