right now, a failed terror attempt in the skies. new details this hour on the man who apparently tried to down a jetliner near detroit. how did he slip past security? digging out in the nation s heartland. a record storm leaves some cities buried in snow. travelers are stranded on the holiday. also, the reality after the reunion. how 9-year-old shawn goldman is adjusting with his new life with dad following a bitter custody battle. good morning, everyone. i m alex witt. welcome to msnbc saturday. we have all that plus a happy ending. an abducted 5-year-old girl is found alive and well in arizona. first, let s get to what law enforcement officials are describing as a failed terror attack. northwest flight 253 operated in amsterdam and just about to land in detroit yesterday, officials say that is it when a man onboard attempted to blow up that plane by igniting a mixture of powder and liquid substances. witnessing say they heard what sounded like firecrackers exploding.