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Without the mexican embassy's help there's not a lot to do. human error caused a mortar explosion that killed seven u.s. marines in nevada. a military spokesman says the marine operating a mortar tube and ammunition did not follow procedures triggering the explosion during an exercise in march. the investigation determined the team conducting the exercise did not have the appropriate training. the marines removed three officers from their posts following that incident. the republican fire brand and tea party favorite is now calling it quits. the surprise announcement from michelle bachman....

This story as well, very haurt breaking. we have new deals about a seven marines killed in mortar explosion earlier this week. it happened at the hawthorne depot in the nevada. the oldest was 27 years old. the youngest was 19. among these victims a 21-year-old who always wanted to go into the military like his dad. will thomas with our washington fox affiliate wttg has his story. >> a lot of tears. a lot of emotion. >> reporter: friends and family called him taylor. the 21-year-old lance corporal, among seven marines killed in an explosion. it wasn't enmy fire. an accident during training exer...

Moment of silence, we're told. and each team is to wear a special ribbon on their uniforms. well, we're learning more about the two of the marines killed in a mortar explosion in nevada. we're learning from their grandfathers. lance corporal josh taylor of ohio was 21 years old. he joined the military three years ago right after graduating from high school. he was about to get married this coming may. roger muchneck of connecticut was 23 and served in afghanistan already. this is a school photo. he was younger here clearly. later tonight, we expect to learn the names of the five other marines ...