Flight diverted because of portable battery
By CNN
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A London-bound EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a passenger told the crew a portable battery - also known as a power bank - was charging a device inside their checked luggage. CNN's Pete Muntean reports how airlines are scrambling to keep up with risks associated with lithium-ion batteries that are found in everything from earbuds to laptops.
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