Monday, May 9, 2011

What's in The News Today

Three airlines face security scares an American Airlines flight approaching San Francisco airport crew members  were faced with a man yelling and trying to get into the cockpit. A male flight attendant tackled the man and was able to handcuff him. The man was held until they landed and was taken into custody. He was identified as Rageit Almurisi with a Yemen passport. A Continental Airlines  flight from Houston to Chicago a man tried to open the planes door while in flight. The man was from Illinois he was questioned by the FBI and let go. Delta Airlines was forced to land in Albuquerque, New Mexico due to a bomb scare. No device was found.

Signon San Diego. (May 9, 2011). Man Subdued for banging on airplane's cockpit door. Retrieved May 9, 2011, fromMan subdued for banging on airplane's cockpit door - SignOnSanDiego.com

Mississippi River is suppose to reach 48 ft. by tonight. The river is suppose to flood Memphis, Tennessee by 7 PM.  Thirteen hundred homes have been evacuated and are at risk that the floods will take over Memphis. There are already and many towns that have been flooded by the river.

abc Good Morning America. (May 9, 2011). Residents Brace for Rising Mississippi River. Mississippi River expected to overflow in Memphis, causing even more damage. Retrieved May 9, 2011, from Good Morning America on ABC News - ABC News

Obama said that Pakistan had to be involved in bin Laden's hiding in the compound in Pakistan. Pakistan refuses to allow for the U.S. to get access to the compound and talk to Osama's wife.

abcNews. (May 9, 2011). Osama bin Laden Tapes Show 'Pathetic' Side of Al Qaeda Leader: Experts.
Retrieved May 9, 2011, from Osama Bin Laden Tapes Show 'Pathetic' Side of Al Qaeda Leader: Expert - ABC News

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