The individual was detained for questioning by the FBI.

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The gate was checked by port police and the aircraft was de-boarded. The passengers were re-screened before being allowed back on the plane.

The plane took off at approximately 12:39 p.m., about an hour later than originally scheduled. The flight was on its way to San Antonio.

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Rose Scott signals as Closer Look goes on air in the WABE studio. An Atlanta resident left WABE a $3 million donation, a boost after WABE lost $1.9 million in annual funding from the Corporation of Public Broadcasting. (Ben Gray / AJC file)

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