A United Airlines flight Saturday was forced to return to Chicago because of a maintenance issue. It was the latest in a series of United flight mishaps this week, including a tire that fell off a plane during takeoff from San Francisco, and a plane engine that caught fire after departing Houston. Elise Preston has the latest. Source
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Biden says he regrets using term “illegal” to describe murder suspect
President Biden expressed remorse, saying he didn’t want to demean any group, and sought to differentiate himself from former President Donald Trump. Source
New technology allows archaeologists to use particle physics to explore the past
What seems like science fiction is also being used to peer inside the pyramids in Egypt, chambers beneath volcanoes, and even treat cancer. Source
Nigeria police say 15 school children were kidnapped by armed gunmen
Saturday’s attack was the third mass kidnapping in northern Nigeria since late last week. Source
From 2010: Bill Geist attends the Oscars of celebrity impersonators
“Sunday Morning” correspondent Bill Geist visited a red carpet, not in Hollywood, but in Las Vegas, site of the Reel Awards, which honors excellence in the field of celebrity impersonators. Geist meets a galaxy of fake stars, fake singers and fake presidents, and talks with Janna Joos, who runs a talent agency for faux celebrities. Originally broadcast on “Sunday Morning” March 7, 2010. Source
From 2009: Mo Rocca on Oscar acceptance speech do’s and don’ts
What do you say when someone hands you an Academy Award? Correspondent Mo Rocca offers his tips on how to be graceful, moving or funny – and if you’re going political, nothing tops hiring an actress to play a Native American to refuse your Oscar for you. Originally broadcast on “Sunday Morning” February 22, 2009. Source
Driver pleads guilty to reduced charge in crash that killed actor Treat Williams
After the crash, the driver called Williams’ wife to tell her what happened, with prosecutors saying he took responsibility for the accident. Source
Justice Department investigating Alaska Airlines door blowout
The Justice Department is investigating whether Boeing violated the terms of a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement over the 737 Max crashes. Source
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Biden kicks off intense month of campaigning after State of the Union; Brothers branch out from family restaurant and push French food into a new era Source
U.S. forces, allies shoot down over 2 dozen Houthi drones in Red Sea
There were no reports of commercial or naval vessels damaged in the assault, U.S. Central Command reported. Source