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Feds Delay Policy Allowing Knives, Sports Equipment On Planes

Federal officials have temporarily delayed a policy change that would have let people carry small knives, novelty bats and other sports equipment on planes.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/22

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Former TSA Agent Pleads Guilty To Accepting Bribes In Pot Smuggling Scheme

A former TSA agent pleaded guilty Wednesday to accepting bribes from pot smugglers to get them through Los Angeles International Airport security undetected, authorities reported.

2012/09/12

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Man, 25, Pleads Guilty To LAX Pot Smuggling Scheme

A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal conspiracy charges that involved bribing former Transportation Security Administration agents at Los Angeles International Airport.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/29

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New Terminal At John Wayne Airport Fails Security Certification

John Wayne Airport officials hope to have a glitch in its baggage handling system in the new terminal, which opened Monday, fixed by the end of the month.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/15

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TSA Reports Increase Of Illegal Items At Ontario Airport Checkpoints

TSA officers at Ontario Airport say that they are seeing an increase in the number of people attempting to take guns and other dangerous devices on planes. Four guns have been found so far this year.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/07/06

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LAX Ranks High In Claims Of Stolen Or Missing Luggage

If you are heading to LAX for the holidays, watch out for the valuables in your luggage. TSA receives about 12,000 complaints each year of items lost or stolen from luggage nationwide.

2011/05/19

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Thermoses Under Scrutiny As Potential Terror Tactic

A top military official says new warnings about insulated beverage containers are an example of federal officials trying to anticipate terror tactics.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2010/12/24

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TSA Launches iPhone App

It won’t save you from “enhanced patdowns,” but an iPhone app from the TSA tries to ease the pain of air travel by offering guidance on prohibited items, security wait times and packing tips.

2010/11/23

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LAX Terminals Briefly Shut Down After Security Scare

Transportation Security Administration spokesman Jon Allen says an officer discovered about 4:30 a.m. Saturday that an exit from one of the terminals was unguarded.

2010/09/04

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