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According to Iraqi security officials, a missile struck a helipad within the embassy compound.
At this time, there are no reports of injuries or deaths or whether the U.S.
embassy itself suffered any damage.
So far, there's been no comments from CENTCOM or the U.S.
The sprawling embassy complex, one of the largest U.S.
diplomatic facilities in the world, has been repeatedly targeted by rockets and drones fired by Iran-aligned militias.
On Friday, the embassy renewed its level four security alert for Iraq.
We are learning that Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother was arrested and charged in federal court.
But remember, because he is a minor, the specific charges and court proceedings are not publicly available.
Well, after the court appearance, the teen was reportedly released, avoiding questions from reporters.
18-year-old Anna Kepner, a high school senior, was found dead more than three months ago while vacationing with family on a Carnival cruise ship.
She was found suffocated under a bed, wrapped in a blanket, and covered in life vest in a room she shared with her stepbrother, the suspect, and her younger biological brother.
Just after her death, an ex-boyfriend of Anna came forward claiming her stepbrother had a strange infatuation with her.
So far, 10,000-plus U.S.
flights have been disrupted.
More than 6,500 canceled through Sunday, with another 3,600 being delayed.
But that number is expected to surpass 15,000 when all is said and done.
With airports from New Mexico to New England preparing...
emergency measures, travelers are trying to remain stoic so far.