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    To the Point

    U.S. Points to Russia for Downed Airplane

    One American was among the 298 passengers who died yesterday when a Malaysian Airlines jet was shot down by a guided missile over Eastern Ukraine. President Obama today warned about “misinformation” until after a full investigation. But he didn’t mince words about Russia’s share of responsibility.

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 18, 2014 • 1 min read

    One American was among the 298 passengers who died yesterday when a Malaysian Airlines jet was shot down by a guided missile over Eastern Ukraine. President Obama today warned about “misinformation” until after a full investigation. But he didn’t mince words about Russia’s share of responsibility.

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Did Russia Play a Role in Downing a Commercial Jetliner?
    1. 1:19The Gaza Invasion
    2. 8:09U.S. Points to Russia for Downed AirplaneYou’re reading this
    3. 24:27Honduran Child Migrants Are Deported to World’s Murder Capital
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