Plot to Blow Up Planes May Have Been Overstated

NBC: Disagreement over timing of arrests - Lisa Myers & the NBC Investigative Unit - MSNBC.com

In contrast to previous reports, the official suggested an attack was not imminent, saying the suspects had not yet purchased any airline tickets. In fact, some did not even have passports.

The source did say, however, that police believe one U.K.-based suspect was ready to conduct a "dry run." British authorities had wanted to let him go forward with part of the plan, but the Americans balked.

At the White House, a top aide to President Bush denied the account.

The news that day made it seem like the flights were happening that specific day, August 7th. It only seems natural when you consider that abrupt changes in airport security. But if this is correct, that seems to be at least a misrepresentation.... Read the article.

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