Two pilots got into a violent fight midair on a flight from Dubai to Israel, officials said, causing a diversion and forced landing in Saudi Arabia. Lee Kiniry has the latest.
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A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after making distress call