Panama Quake, Dubai Crash Probe, Ditka Remembered

The FlyDubai co-pilot allegedly intended to crash into an Israeli airport after years of developing extreme Islamist views inspired by September 11th, UAE authorities say.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dr. Nina Byte on The Afternoon Rundown
Published 4:01 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Yahoo Sports: “'Iron Mike' Ditka hailed as 'gold standard' NFL legend”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 4:01 PM ET on The Afternoon Rundown, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: Mike Ditka, Panama, NFL.
BBN covered this story before: Panama 7.6 Quake Tsunami Threat; REM Sleep Study (October 9).

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Yahoo Sports'Iron Mike' Ditka hailed as 'gold standard' NFL legend

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYahoo Sports reports Mike Ditka died Friday at eighty-six.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Pro Football Hall of Fame says his toughness and leadership helped define an era of football.

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