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Scotland Yard Disrupts Trans-Atlantic Terror Plot
Police in Britain say they've uncovered a conspiracy to set off "multiple explosions in multiple planes" headed to US airports. Security measures are in effect all over America. We have details and learn what travelers can expect at the height of vacation season. Plus, efforts to save New Orleans criminal justice system, which was left in shambles after last year's hurricane.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenPolice in Britain say they've uncovered a conspiracy to set off "multiple explosions in multiple planes" headed to US airports. Security measures are in effect all over America. We have details and learn what travelers can expect at the height of vacation season. Plus, efforts to save New Orleans criminal justice system, which was left in shambles after last year's hurricane.
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2 storiesScotland Yard Disrupts Trans-Atlantic Terror Plot
British police have arrested at least 21 people in an alleged plot to set off "multiple explosions in multiple planes" headed from London to the United States. On official described the plot as "mass murder on an unimaginable scale."
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In New Orleans this year there have been 83 murders but just one murder trial--for a killing that occurred before Katrina. This week, Mayor Ray Nagin announced an initiative to replace the cops, prosecutors and defense attorneys who left town and haven't come back. Meantime, judges are releasing suspects being held under deplorable conditions.
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