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Amelia Earhart search, debanking probe, gun license delays

The researchers, a group of Americans, are searching off a remote South Pacific island, and say they may be only days from finding the aviator's plane; it has been a while.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
Published 9:32 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Breitbart: “Trump DOJ Investigates New Jersey Town for Allegations of 'Egregious,' 'Unjust Delays' Issuing Gun Licenses”, with reporting from CBS News.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:32 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: New Jersey, Amelia Earhart, DOJ, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: What Happened to Amelia Earhart: Untangling the Search for Her Plane (October 14).

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA group of American researchers says it may be days away from finding what remains of Amelia Earhart's plane off a remote island in the South Pacific.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorDays.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI said a ten earlier, and I stand by it, because the mystery has lasted this long and the plane has never once been on a schedule.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOr the plane is simply ready to be found.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is investigating whether Pennsauken, New Jersey, delayed firearm licenses unjustly, according to Breitbart.