4 US Crew Members Killed After Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq

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At least four United States crew members are dead after a military refueling plane crashed in Iraq. U.S. Central Command says it was not the result of hostile or friendly fire and that a rescue operation was launched immediately. NBC’s Richard Engel reports and "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY with analysis.

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At least four United States crew members are dead after a military refueling plane crashed in Iraq. U.S. Central Command says it was not the result of hostile or friendly fire and that a rescue operation was launched immediately. NBC’s Richard Engel reports and "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY with analysis.