The Nation : 15 Marines Killed in Crash

A helicopter carrying 19 Marines plunged into the Atlantic Ocean while taking off from a ship for maneuvers before dawn, and officials said 15 were killed. The CH-46D Sea Knight helicopter crashed in 50 feet of water about four miles offshore from Jacksonville, N.C., authorities said. The Marines were based at Camp Lejeune and its New River Air Station. The four survivors were rescued by military divers and were listed in good condition aboard the ship Guadalcanal, Marine officials said. One body was also recovered. Navy and Marine divers conducted a search and rescue operation in Onslow Bay much of the day, but officials said the effort was called off in late afternoon.