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US Helicopter Crashes Off Southern Coast of Yemen

by Associated Press

   U.S. officials say a Black Hawk helicopter has crashed off the southern
   coast of Yemen while training its crew.

   In a statement issued by U.S. Central Command, officials say one U.S.
   service member is missing and five others aboard the craft have been
   rescued.

   The crash took place Friday evening. Officials say the accident is
   under investigation.

   Yemen is located in the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula.