The World : Remains Found in Laos

A joint U.S.-Laotian search team excavating the site of a 1972 American military plane crash in southern Laos has found remains believed to be those of missing U.S. servicemen, an American military officer said in Bangkok, Thailand. The discovery was made soon after the excavation work began Monday about 24 miles northeast of Pakse in southern Laos, the officer said. U.S. authorities will not have any details on the discovery until the remains are taken to Honolulu for identification after excavation is completed Feb. 21, the officer said.