Given 'I just had a report that American 11 is still in the air, and it's on its way towards-heading towards Washington.', can 'The report stated that American 11 is still in the air and heading towards Washington.' be seen as maintaining a distinct, neutral position?
I just had a report that American 11 is still in the air, and it's on its way towards-heading towards Washington.###The report stated that American 11 is still in the air and heading towards Washington.