Investigation underway after jet forced to slam brakes at LAX due to near collision on runway. CBS LA has the story.
Mike Rogers takes a look at the near-collision at LAX late Sunday night, which forced an American Airlines jet to slam the brakes after they had already been cleared for takeoff.
China and Japan are facing a diplomatic standoff concerning Taiwan, sparked by Japan's potential military intervention if the island is attacked.
Tensions escalated after remarks from Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led to backlash from China, resulting in trade suspensions and calls for boycotts.
“If China were to deploy battleships and involve the use of force, I believe this could be deemed a situation threatening Japan’s survival,” Ms Takaichi said.
In response to Ms Takaichi’s comments supporting Taiwan, a senior diplomat for China posted and then deleted threats to cut off the Prime Minister's neck.
Despite attempts at dialogue, relations remain strained, with both nations showing no signs of backing down.
Horrifying frame-by-frame images show the left engine breaking off a UPS cargo plane wing seconds after takeoff on Nov. 4 before exploding into a massive fireball. The crash killed 14 people.