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United Airlines Flight Diverted Due to Bomb Threat

Flight from Newark to Los Angeles makes emergency landing in Chicago, passengers evacuated and law enforcement conducts thorough search.

  • A United Airlines flight from Newark to Los Angeles was diverted to Chicago after a bomb threat was found in the plane's bathroom.
  • The threat led to the evacuation of over 200 passengers and a thorough search by law enforcement, including the use of bomb-sniffing dogs and a robot.
  • No immediate threat to public safety was identified, and the FBI is investigating the incident.
  • The flight resumed its journey to Los Angeles after a several-hour delay.
  • This incident is part of a series of recent scares aboard planes, including attempts to open emergency exits and physical altercations among passengers.
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