Did extreme weather near the equator cause the Air Algerie crash in Mali?
Air Algerie Flight 5017 had just changed its flight path to avoid a fierce thunderstorm when it disappeared. Saharan Africa is known for powerful weather that could be challenge for any pilot. Miguel Marquez looks at why weather patterns around the equator could be so dangerous.
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Post by: AC360 Filed under: Air Algerie • MH17 • Miguel Marquez |
Could a plagiarism scandal change the balance of power in the Senate?
A graduate school paper written by Senator John Walsh (D-MT) is coming back to haunt him during a tough election campaign. The Army War College is investigating evidence uncovered by the New York Times, suggesting that Sen. Walsh is a plagiarist. Dana Bash takes an in depth look at the case.
New York Times reporter Jonathan Martin broke this story and spoke with Anderson and Dana Bash. He describes confronting Senator Walsh with his evidence.
What is Putin up to? The U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine weighs in
Hopes of a deescalation in fighting after the Flight 17 tragedy are fading. There are new signs that the Kremlin is sending more weapons to the separatists inside Ukraine, while Russian forces are firing from across the border. Anderson spoke with the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt who says Putin could end this crisis with one phone call.
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Post by: AC360 Filed under: MH17 • Russia • Ukraine • Vladimir Putin |
Video shows SWAT team storming a plane after mid-flight bomb threat
A passenger threatening to blow-up a Sunwing Airlines flight prompted pilots to turn around and U.S. fighter jets to escort the plane back to Toronto. Shortly after landing, a SWAT team swept through the plane screaming at passengers to keep their heads down and their hands up. At least one passenger managed to record video of the frightening scene. Pamela Brown has the latest on the scare.
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Filed under: Pamela Brown • Sunwing Airlines • SWAT |
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