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Alleged Plot Prompts Delays at U.S. Airports News that British authorities thwarted a terrorist plan to blow up airplanes flying from the United Kingdom to the U.S. has sparked increased security and significant delays at American airports.
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News that British authorities thwarted a terrorist plan to blow up airplanes flying from the United Kingdom to the U.S. has sparked increased security and significant delays at American airports.

Chris Arnold reports from Boston's Logan International Airport, Jay Field of Chicago Public Radio reports from O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, and Carrie Kahn reports from Los Angeles International Airport about how the news has affected operations.

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Security Heightened After Foiled Bombing Plot

British officials said they had thwarted a plot to bomb flights to the U.S. in coordinated attacks.