The Level 3 threat — which means life-threatening behavior — forced the diversion.
The plane landed safely at Bangor International Airport in Maine around 10 a.m.
The Boeing 767 departed from Heathrow Airport in London and was headed to Newark Liberty International Airport.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated as it develops.
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