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American Airlines Flight Diverted to Boston After Passenger Tried to Set His Shoes on Fire

Aired December 22, 2001 - 22:30   ET

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CAROL LIN, CNN ANCHOR: American Airlines Flight 63 from Paris to Miami was diverted to Boston today after a passenger tried to set his shoes on fire. Authorities say the shoes may have contained some sort of explosive material. Passengers and flight attendants subdued the man.

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