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United Airlines flight diverted to Chicago following reported bomb scare

Source: AP

A United Airlines flight travelling to Los Angeles was diverted to Chicago after a reported bomb scare, prompted by a note in the plane bathroom.

The aircraft landed safely at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport at around 7.40am local time on Wednesday, according to the (FAA), and all passengers were evacuated.

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