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Debris is scattered in the front yard of a house in Broomfield, Colo., on Saturday. A commercial airliner dropped debris in Colorado neighborhoods during an emergency landing. Broomfield Police Department via AP hide caption

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Broomfield Police Department via AP

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Debris Falls From The Sky Near Denver After Flight Suffers Engine Failure

February 20, 2021 • A Hawaii-bound United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Denver's airport after experiencing an engine failure shortly after takeoff. There are no reports of injuries.

Massive Cruise Ship Crashes Into Port In Venice, Injuring At Least 5

The MSC Opera cruise ship rammed into a dock and a tourist riverboat on a busy canal in Venice, Italy. An investigation is underway into the cause of the crash. Luca Bruno/AP hide caption

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Europe

Massive Cruise Ship Crashes Into Port In Venice, Injuring At Least 5

June 2, 2019 • It lost control after engine failure and slammed into a tourist boat and dock. The crash adds to growing criticism of cruise ships in the historic Italian city, risking harm to its infrastructure.