The Unruly Passenger Attack on a United Airlines Flight

A passenger on a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Boston last night has been accused of attempting to stab an airline attendant with a broken spoon after they moved to prevent the passenger from opening the emergency exit mid-flight. Plus, the identities of the four Americans missing in Mexico after being kidnapped at gunpoint have been revealed. Investigators believe they were targeted by a Mexican cartel in a case of mistaken identity.

Also this morning: Former Vice President Mike Pence has asked a judge to block a Federal Grand Jury subpoena compelling his testimony about January 6th, DC city council tries to withdraw crime bill from Senate review, how an animal tranquilizer has affected addiction in Philadelphia, Jennifer McClellan elected as Virginias’ first Black Congresswoman, A.I. is aiding in breast cancer detection, and Weight Watchers could be getting into the Ozempic weight loss craze.

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