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The Exile joins Osama bin Laden as he escapes into Pakistan in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, bringing to vivid life the years leading up to his death spent on the run and in exile. It tells the human story, and illuminates the global political workings. It is a tale of evasion, collusion, betrayal and the deep pain of isolation.

In September 2016, the provocative essay "The Flight 93 Election" galvanized many voters by spotlighting the stakes ahead in November and reproaching complacent elements of the Right. Its author, Michael Anton - writing as "Publius Decius Mus" - addressed the main criticisms of his argument soon afterward in a "Restatement on Flight 93". A new criticism emerged that he had painted a dire scenario to be averted, but no positive vision. Here, Anton presents the positive ideal that inspired him - a distillation of his thinking on Americanism and the West, refined over decades.

"Flight Vanishes, Raising Specter of Terror Attack" is from the May 19, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Declan Walsh and Kareem Fahim and narrated by Kristi Burns.

July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800 mysteriously fell from the sky, claiming the lives of all 230 people aboard. Associated Press reporter Pat Milton offers a rare inside look at the investigation of the unexplained explosion and the experts who struggled to find the truth behind one of America’s most disturbing aviation disasters.

While passengers don’t have a say over most factors that can make flying unpleasant, there are ways for them to have a better experience, according to a flight attendant who has worked for a major United States airline for more than three decades who requested anonymity to protect her job. Here, she shares her insights.

"EgyptAir Flight 804 Disappears over Mediterranean" is from the May 19, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Declan Walsh and narrated by Caroline Miller.

Defectors fleeing the Soviet Union seized the world's attention during the Cold War. Their stories were given sensational news coverage and dramatized in spy novels and films. Upon reaching the West, they were entitled to special benefits, including financial assistance and permanent residency. In contrast to other migrants, defectors were pursued by the states they left even as they were eagerly sought by the United States and its allies. Defectors follows their treacherous journeys and looks at how their unauthorized flight via land, sea, and air gave shape to a globalized world.

"Russian Spacecraft Carrying Supplies Burns up in Flight" is from the December 01, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Kenneth Chang and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"2 Muslim American Women Ordered off American Airlines Flight" is from the August 05, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Christine Hauser and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"In Hunt for Flight 370, Rethinking Just How Far a Jet Can Fly on Fumes" is from the June 11, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Keith Bradsher and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"You Can’t Make Phone Calls in Flight, but New Rule Hints at a Change" is from the December 10, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Erin Mccann and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Scheduled Flights to Cuba from U.S. Begin Again, Now with Jet Engines" is from the August 31, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Frances Robles and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Pilot of Vanished Malaysian Flight Had Deviant Route on His Simulator, Minister Says" is from the August 04, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Rick Gladstone and narrated by Jenny Hoops.

"EgyptAir Flight 804 Debris Found in Mediterranean" is from the May 20, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Kareem Fahim and narrated by Caroline Miller.

The flight data recorder of the Russian military passenger plane that crashed into the Black Sea near the resort town of Sochi, killing all 92 passengers and crew members on board, has been recovered, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

"Russia Finds Flight Data Recorder in Black Sea" is from the December 27, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ivan Nechepurenko and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Illness That Diverted American Airlines Flight Remains a Mystery
" is from the Health section of The New York Times. It was written by Dan Bilefsky and Nicola Clark and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"How to Get a Good Deal on Flight Upgrades" is from the October 11, 2016 Travel section of The New York Times. It was written by Shivani Vora and narrated by Paul Ryden.

Eric Gutierrez, a graduate student studying bird flight in the lab of David Lentink at Stanford, wanted to test the understanding of bird flight at slow speeds.

"With Lasers in the Flight Plan, Goggles Are Vital" is from the December 26, 2016 Science section of The New York Times. It was written by James Gorman and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Catching a Flight? Budget Hours, Not Minutes, for Security" is from the May 02, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Jad Mouawad and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"For Want of a Working Coffeepot, Your Flight Is Delayed" is from the July 18, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Annalyn Kurtz and narrated by Sam Scholl.