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FILE- This undated file photo provided by the Buncombe County Detention Center shows Michael Christopher Estes, charged with stashing a jar filled with explosive chemicals and nails at the Asheville Regional Airport in Asheville, N.C. A news release from the U.S. Department of Justice said the 46-year-old Estes pleaded guilty Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, to unlawful possession of explosive material. According to prosecutors, Estes told law enforcement the country was getting ready to &quot;fight a war on U.S. soil,&quot; and that terrorists were coming to the country. (Buncombe County Detention Center via AP, File)

Man claims airport explosive was part of ‘training scenario’

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This undated photo provided by the Buncombe County Detention Center shows Michael Christopher Estes, who’s accused of planting an improvised explosive device at the airport on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Asheville, N.C. A criminal complaint in federal court accuses Estes of attempted malicious use of explosive materials and unlawful possession of explosives at the airport. (Buncombe County Detention Center via AP)

Man left jail days before arrest for alleged airport attack

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This undated photo provided by the Buncombe County Detention Center shows Michael Christopher Estes, who’s accused of planting an improvised explosive device at the airport on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Asheville, N.C. A criminal complaint in federal court accuses Estes of attempted malicious use of explosive materials and unlawful possession of explosives at the airport. (Buncombe County Detention Center via AP)

FBI: Man left explosive jar at North Carolina airport

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The Latest: Man appears in court in airport explosive case

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