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Canadian sniper breaks world record for longest kill shot

Canadian sniper breaks world record for longest kill shot

A Canadian snipers bullet traveled 3,450 meters—over two miles—and took less than 10 seconds to reach its target: a fighter for the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) in Iraq. A member of Canadas Joint Task Force 2—part of the U.S.-led coalition that is taking the fight to Isis in Iraq—made the kill during an operation that took place within the last month in Iraq, sources told The Globe and Mail. The identity of the sniper and his observer was kept anonymous for operational security reasons. Jun 22, 2017
Canadian sniper breaks world record for longest kill shot

Canadian sniper breaks world record for longest kill shot

A Canadian snipers bullet traveled 3,450 meters—over two miles—and took less than 10 seconds to reach its target: a fighter for the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) in Iraq. A member of Canadas Joint Task Force 2—part of the U.S.-led coalition that is taking the fight to Isis in Iraq—made the kill during an operation that took place within the last month in Iraq, sources told The Globe and Mail. The identity of the sniper and his observer was kept anonymous for operational security reasons. Jun 22, 2017
Fire in Utah forces 750 evacuations as it grows to 2,700 acres

Fire in Utah forces 750 evacuations as it grows to 2,700 acres

A fire in Utah that started on June 17 has grown to 2,700 acres, destroyed one home and caused the evacuation of around 750 people. According to Utah Governor Gary Herbert, the fire was started by the use of a weed torch in dry conditions. Jun 22, 2017
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