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Police Arrest Man Who Planned Suicide Bombing Of Kansas Airport

Authorities in Kansas have arrested a man they say was plotting to use a car-load of explosives to blow up the Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita.

The 58-year-old aviation technician planned the suicide bombing, but was thwarted by undercover officials, U.S. District Attorney Barry Grissom said in a news conference.

We will update as more becomes known.

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