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Bombing suspect who killed 259 passengers now in U.S. custody

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It appears that the bombmaker responsible for the tragic and devastating attack on Pan Am Flight 103 has been captured by U.S. authorities. “The United States has taken custody of alleged Pan Am flight 103 bombmaker Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi,” a DOJ spokesperson announced. “He is expected to make his initial appearance in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Additional details, including information regarding public access to the initial appearance, …

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VIDEO: Boeing 747 has wheel fall off seconds after takeoff

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Footage captures moment Boeing 747 Dreamlifter loses a wheel after take-off – AeroTime Following Tuesday morning’s takeoff from Taranto in southern Italy, a wheel fell off a giant Boeing Co. cargo jet.  The video posted on Twitter shows black smoke billowing out of the Dreamlifter’s undercarriage at high speed and a wheel like a giant bowling ball bouncing as it flew towards the runway before bouncing away again.  The aircraft, operated by Atlas Air Worldwide …

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