paso, texas. u.s. officials have not confirmed the asylum. but they don't normally comment on individual cases. he testified about the threat to a u.s. senate committee last year. drug gang violence against journalists in mexico is on the rise. >> meanwhile, audio tapes released after a packed u.s. airways jet and a small cargo plane nearly collided mid air. plane came to within they're estimating 50 to 100 feet from each other shortly after taking from the minneapolis/st. paul airport. >> ok, we just had a -- we just -- we heard the guy go by. >> the tower. radio contact, maintain 17,000. >> get out of there. investigators say the cargo plane failed to turn as directed. fortunately, the u.s. airways jet's collision alarm system went off and the pilots were able to climb and avoid the cargo plane. >> fists flying during a debate but not between the candidates.