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# TSA

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# insecure much
Flying to the States? Be wary - US airport security is worryingly awful...
A recent internal investigation found US security procedures failing routine weapons security tests in 96% of cases.
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Jun 3rd 2015, 7:30 PM
# sneaky pup
This little Chihuahua was found by airport security after sneaking into its owner's suitcase
A likely story.
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Mar 10th 2015, 8:27 AM
# anything sharp?
JFK airport reveals all the crazy things confiscated from carry-on bags
Did you pack this yourself?
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Nov 19th 2014, 12:12 PM
# Shells to See
These World War I shells were found in two teens' luggage at Chicago Airport
The teens were questioned, but not arrested.
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Apr 9th 2014, 7:45 AM
# LAX Shooting
LAX gunman charged, carried note saying he planned to kill 'multiple' agents
A prosecutor yesterday told how Paul Ciancia allegedly opened fire at “point-blank range” on Gerardo Hernandez, the first TSA agent killed since the office was created
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Nov 3rd 2013, 12:00 PM
# United States
Police investigate motive behind LAX shooting which left one dead
The lone gunman, who reportedly had a grudge against the TSA, also wounded seven people in the firing rampage.
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Nov 2nd 2013, 7:37 AM
# PROHIBITED
US transport security's Instagram shows confiscated guns and fireworks
We think it’s bad to carry liquids on board.
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Jul 9th 2013, 3:46 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Do you think flight restrictions should be relaxed?
From next month, pocket knives with blades of up to six centimetres are to be allowed on flights in the US.
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Mar 6th 2013, 9:33 AM
# United States
Pocket knives to be allowed on US flights
The ban on pocket knives on US flights – in place since 9/11 – has now been lifted.
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Mar 6th 2013, 8:35 AM
# TSA
In photos: what has US airport security confiscated this week?
Well, for a start, some grenades, guns and knife-combs.
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Aug 19th 2012, 2:44 PM
# Daggers
Daggers found hidden in hollowed-out book at US airport
TSA officials found the weapons concealed in a passenger’s book at a Washington airport.
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Dec 21st 2011, 9:25 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…
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Dec 21st 2011, 8:42 AM
# Ooh Eer
US airport security leave lewd note in woman's luggage
A blogger travelling from New Jersey to Dublin was shocked to find a note left in her luggage by airport security staff, urging her to get her “freak on”.
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Oct 25th 2011, 7:23 PM
# Snakes on a Plane
Snakes On A Plane! Man stopped at Miami airport with bags of snakes
A man was arrested in Miami last week as he attempted to fly to Brazil with seven snakes and three tortoises…eh, stuffed down his pants.
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Aug 31st 2011, 12:39 PM
# Christmas
Video: beware the perils of passing through airport security this Christmas
Flying anywhere over the Christmas holidays? News animation studio released their take on the controversial airport body scanners.
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Dec 24th 2010, 11:08 AM