Iraq Insurgents Again Use 'Dirty' Attack

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Insurgents exploded a truck carrying chlorine gas canisters Wednesday _ the second such "dirty" chemical attack in two days _ while a U.S. official said ground fire apparently forced the downing of a Black Hawk helicopter. All nine aboard the aircraft were rescued.
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