7 American Troops Killed in Southern Afghanistan

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AFGHANISTAN - According to CBS.com, NATO says 11 people, including seven American troops, have been killed in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan.

CBS is reporting that the cause of the crash is still unknown at this time but an investigation is underway. According to the Associated Press, the Taliban claimed their fighters shot down the aircraft.

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