Bin-Laden tape examined by CIA
Al Qaeada leader Osama bin Laden claims responsibility for a new audio tape which discusses the Christmas Day attempt to blow up a plane on its way to Michigan. The tape also warns the United States that more attacks are imminent.
The CIA has previously confirmed Al-Jazeeraís authenticity of other tapes potentially recorded by Bin-Laden, meaning it is likely that this video is legitimate. With Bin-Laden still considered at large, this tape comes as a potential threat to the United Statesí safety and has the CIA working around the clock.
Man found alive under rubble in Haiti
On Tuesday, Haitian looters uncovered a man named Rico Dibrivell, who had been buried under a ruined building in Port-au-Prince since the Jan. 12 earthquake.
U.S. soldiers came immediately and pulled him from the ruins, treating him for a broken leg and severe dehydration. The military could not provide an explanation for how he managed to survive 14 days without water, but did verify that Dibrivell’s family said he had been missing for more than two weeks.
Authorities said he was sent to a nearby hospital and should survive.
Air France airline makes big change
On Wednesday, Air-France announced† plans to change its policy regarding their overweight customers.
Next month, the airline will begin to refund heavier passengers who have purchased a second seat as long as the economy cabin does not check in full.
The FAA does not mandate seat width but does require passengers to be able to buckle their seatbelt and sit within the confines of their arm rests.