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This Day in History: Columbine High School Massacre (Sat., April 20)

This Day in History:, Columbine High School Massacre. April 20th, 1999. At 11:19 A.M., Dylan Klebold, 18, and Eric Harris, 17, walked into their high school and began opening fire on students and teachers. Less than 20 minutes later, Klebold and Harris had killed 12 of their classmates, one teacher and had wounded 23 other people. Less than an hour after they had begun their rampage, the two died by suicide after turning their guns on themselves. The massacre in the Denver suburb Littleton, CO, shook the nation and made headlines around the world. It sparked speculation on the teens' motive and intensified debate on the contentious issue of gun control that would continue for decades. The methodical and planned-out rampage is widely considered a turning point in the history of school shootings in the United States

Southwest Flight From Denver Loses Engine Cover

Southwest Flight From Denver , Loses Engine Cover. On April 7, a Boeing 737-800 plane in use by Southwest Airlines lost an engine cover which hit the wing flap, the Federal Aviation Administration said. . According to air traffic control audio, a pilot said that "several passengers and flight attendants heard something loud hit the wing.". After determining the issue, the plane safely returned to Denver, and Southwest issued an apology. . We apologize for the inconvenience of their delay but place our highest priority on ultimate Safety for our Customers and Employees, Southwest Airlines, via statement. There were no reports of injuries. . According to FAA records, the plane was last certified to be airworthy in May of 2015. The agency will investigate the incident. . Boeing refused to comment and instead pointed to Southwest for details "about plane and fleet operations," CNN reports. . The incident is just the latest in a series of mechanical issues Boeing has experienced over the last several months.

US Facing Winter Storms, Thunderstorms and Wildfires This Week

US Facing Winter Storms, , Thunderstorms and Wildfires This Week. NBC reports that the United States is facing a slew of weather-related risks on March 13. A major snowstorm is forming over the Rockies and severe thunderstorms are taking shape across the Plains, while Texas and Oklahoma are facing an extreme risk of wildfires. Five million people were under Winter Storm Warnings on the morning of March 13, ahead of what could turn out to be Denver's biggest snowstorm of the season. Five million people were under Winter Storm Warnings on the morning of March 13, ahead of what could turn out to be Denver's biggest snowstorm of the season. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to hit Denver through midday before plummeting temperatures bring snow in the early evening. Heavy snow with wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour are expected to last through the morning of March 15 and make travel across the I-25 corridor nearly impossible. Meanwhile, four million people across Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska are facing the risk of severe storms, including large hail and isolated tornadoes. On March 14, the storm is expected to shift east, threatening 21 million people from northern Illinois down to northeast Texas. At the same time, the southern Plains are facing an increased risk of wildfires. The Storm Prediction Center warned that critical-to-extreme fire danger could result in a 'wildfire outbreak.'. On March 13, Amarillo, Lubbock and Roswell, New Mexico are all under Red Flag Warnings and considered at extreme risk due to high winds and dry conditions

Colorado Prepares for Season's Biggest Snowstorm, Denver Metro Area Braces for Impact| Oneindia

Denver prepares for a major snowstorm on March 13-14, with some areas expecting up to 1.5 feet of snow. A low-pressure system could bring heavy snow due to upslope winds. Winter storm warnings are issued, warning of dangerous travel conditions. Flight delays and school closures are anticipated. The wet, heavy snow may cause power outages and downed trees. #Colorado #SnowStorm #SnowstormUS #ColoradoSnowStorm #USnews #Weatheralert #USnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.101~GR.124~