Here are the headlines you need to know on this Monday,
we are going to start with a developing story this afternoon.
A Horizon Air flight operated by Alaska
Airlines which was flying from Washington State
to San Francisco was diverted to Portland yesterday after an incident in the air.
According to a statement,
an off duty pilot for the airline attempted to interfere with the engines
but the crew successfully secured the plane and engine power was not lost.
The off duty pilot was seated in the plane cockpit jump seat.
Authorities have identified the pilot. It is 44 year old Joseph David Emerson.
He is now in custody.
Emerson has been charged with 83 counts of attempted murder.
83 counts of reckless endangerment
and a count of endangering an aircraft.
Both the FBI and the port of Portland police are investigating this incident.
Of course, we will bring you any new information.
Let's go overseas to the Israel Hamas war that is now heading into its third week.
The United Nations confirmed that a third convoy of humanitarian aid
has crossed into Gaza via the Rafah border crossing in Egypt.
Today, 20 trucks filled with aid have entered the territory.
In addition to 34 trucks over the weekend
this morning,
the European Union's head of foreign policy calls for
a humanitarian pause in Israel's siege on Gaza.
The Israel defense forces conducted heavy
bombardment and raids in Gaza overnight Sunday
and into today as they continue to prepare for what was Israel's
Defense Minister called a multilateral operation in the air ground and sea.
The Palestinian Health Ministry estimates over
400 people were killed this weekend
with a total of over 5000 casualties since the war began.
Over 1400 Israelis have been killed in the war.
Us security officials have reportedly advised Israel to delay that
ground invasion in hopes of releasing more hostages held by Hamas
on Friday, two American hostages were released by Hamas.
The ID F says 222 people were kidnapped during the October 7th attack
on face the nation yesterday,
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US will be prepared for any escalation.
We are concerned at the possibility of
Iranian proxies escalating their attacks against our own personnel,
our own people.
We're taking
every measure to make sure that we can defend them
and if necessary respond decisively.
Not at all what we're looking for. Not at all we want, but
we'll be prepared if that's what they choose to do.
Yesterday, the US dismissed all non essential staff at its embassy in Iraq.
At least two US aircraft carrier battle groups
have also been deployed to the region.
Let's stay overseas after an encounter between ships from
the China and from China and the Philippines,
the United States has warned that it would back
the Philippines if they were to be attacked.
This comes after Chinese ships blocked and collided with
two vessels from the Philippines and South China Sea.
In a press conference.
Earlier, the Defense Secretary of Philippines had to say this.
The Philippine government views
the latest aggression
by China
as a blatant violation of international law.
China has no legal right
or authority to conduct
law enforcement operations in our territorial
waters and in our exclusive economic zone.
We are taking this incident
seriously
at the highest levels of government.
In response,
Chinese officials say the Philippine vessels entered China's territory
in Russia.
The pretrial detention of a Russian American
journalist has been extended until December 5th.
Also Kurma
Shiva,
a journalist at Radio Free Europe has been held since
June on allegations of breaking Russian law on foreign agents.
After the court's ruling, the President for radio Free Europe said quote,
we are deeply disappointed by the outcome of today's hearing.
We call for all sue's immediate release so she can be reunited with her family.
Her attorney calls the extension harsh and has said he intends to appeal.
Meanwhile, back in the United States,
the United Auto Worker Union has expanded their strike this morning.
The latest stoppage which includes approximately 6800 workers
is taking place at a Detroit area still
plant that produces the full size ramp pickup truck.
This is reportedly one of the largest and most important plants. C
anti
operates.
The UAW released a statement that read this in part. Currently,
Clan
has the worst proposal on the table regarding wage progression,
temporary worker pay and conversion to full time cost of living adjustments.
And more.
Today's expansion brings the total number of
UAW members striking to more than 40,000
Detroit. Police said yesterday there is no evidence.
The fatal stabbing of a Detroit synagogue president was due to anti Semitism
on Saturday,
Samantha Wall was found stabbed in her
home where authorities believe she was killed.
In a statement.
The Detroit police chief said his team and the FBI are working
together to analyze forensic evidence and form a timeline for her death.
They have not publicly identified any suspects.
Wall's funeral took place yesterday at the Isaac agreed downtown synagogue.
That's where she became president in 2022.