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Needles found in sandwiches, Delta says; FBI to investigate – Sandra Endo reports
Washington (CNN) - The FBI says it has launched an investigation into the discovery of sewing needles in four turkey sandwiches on separate Delta Air Lines flights from Amsterdam to the United States.
The objects were discovered in food on planes as they were en route from Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands to Minneapolis, Seattle and two flights to Atlanta, according to Delta spokeswoman Kristin Baur. Two of the needles were found by passengers, she said, at which point Delta told all 18 flights from Amsterdam to stop serving the sandwiches.
Two more needles were discovered, including one found by a federal air marshal. One passenger on the plane going to Minneapolis was injured by the needle but declined medical treatment upon landing, according to Baur.
Federal agents have begun a criminal investigation, said Special Agent Stephen Emmett, an FBI spokesman in Atlanta.
Gate Gourmet, which provided prepared sandwiches to Delta, said the sandwiches originated at the firm's facility in Amsterdam. The company has been in business since 1992.
This morning on "Early Start," CNN's Sandra Endo reports on the latest in the investigation.
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Troops brought in for London Olympics security after personnel shortage
London (CNN) - British government ministers fought back Sunday against accusations they had taken their eye off the Olympic security ball, rejecting accusations they were warned nearly a year ago about the security giant contracted to provide guards for the Games.
G4S, the security contractor, admitted on Wednesday that it would not be able to provide more than 10,000 security staffers by the time the Olympics begin in less than two weeks.
The government hurriedly announced it would bring in 3,500 military personnel to boost security for the Games.
Sports Secretary Jeremy Hunt said Sunday it should be no surprise that some contractors were unable to meet their commitments. "It's completely normal that you're going to find some contractors on a project of this size who aren't going to be able to deliver what they promised," he said on the BBC's Andrew Marr show.
On "Early Start" this morning, CNN reporter Dan Rivers explains the security concerns despite the government downplaying the shortage.
More questions on Romney's Bain tenure – Peter Hamby explains
Peter Hamby on increasing scrutiny of Mitt Romney's record at Bain Capital and President Obama's latest campaign ad.
Are we close to a real housing rebound? Bloomberg's Nela Richardson says...not so fast
New data shows that in the first quarter of 2012, significantly fewer homeowners are underwater on their mortgages than in the last three months of 2011, dropping from 12.1 million to 11.4 million.
But a new report out today from "Bloomberg Government" says this and other recent up-ticks in the housing market may not last and we're still a few years away from a full recovery.
This morning on "Early Start," Bloomberg Government economic analyst Nela Richardson explains the housing report and why the housing market may not make a recovery soon despite encouraging signs.
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Concern for health of American kidnapped in Egypt
Cairo (CNN) - Egyptian authorities said Sunday they are preparing for a new round of negotiations with the man who has kidnapped two Americans and an Egyptian tour guide to demand his uncle's release from an Alexandria jail.
This comes amid new reports that Louis's family is concerned that the diabetic pastor does not have his medication.
Gen. Ahmed Bakr, the head of security in Egypt's northern Sinai Peninsula, says Bedouin sheikhs who are acting as mediators have confirmed the hostages "are unharmed and well fed." They include Michel Louis, the pastor of a Pentecostal church in Boston; Lisa Alphonse, a parishoner at another American church; and an Egyptian tour guide.
Authorities have identified the hostage-taker as Germy Abu Masouh, a member of a prominent Bedouin tribe in the Sinai. He wants Egyptian police to free his uncle, whom Bakr said had been caught in Alexandria with a half-ton of drugs. Bakr said negotiators include top intelligence and police officials.
This morning on "Early Start," Mohamed Fahmy reports on concern for the health of Michel Louis.
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