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Experts Discuss Security In Wake Of Boston Marathon Bombings
The deadly Boston Marathon bombings have prompted a lot of discussion about the price of having a free society, and how much freedom Americans might have to give up to stay safe.
Emanuel Announces $40 Million In Upgrades At O’Hare United Terminal
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans Wednesday for $40 million in improvements at the United Airlines terminal at O’Hare International Airport, which he says will create as many as 200 construction jobs.
TSA To Try Easing Screenings For Passengers 75 And Over
O’Hare International Airport is among the hubs where the Transportation Security Administration has decided to ease security screening for passengers age 75 or older.
TSA PreCheck Program To Expand To O’Hare, 27 Other New Airports
Frequent fliers should soon be able to avoid the hassle of removing their shoes or belts, or taking their laptops out of their luggage when they pass through security checkpoints at O’Hare International Airport and dozens of other airports.
Experts Criticize Security Checkpoint Bypass For Pilots
Some experts are criticizing the newly-adopted express lane checkpoint for pilots at O’Hare International Airport.
New Airport Body Scanners Will Allow For More Privacy
The Transportation Security Administration will soon begin using new software, which doesn’t show naked images of those who go through body scanners.
Alarming Number Of Security Breaches At Airports
Despite billions of dollars spent beefing up security since Sept. 11, 2001, a new report claims passengers may still be seriously vulnerable.
Airports On Alert About Thermoses
Just in time for the busy Christmas travel weekend, a new terror alert was raising fears at airports nationwide on Christmas Eve, including O’hare and Midway International Airports.
Ex-TSA Chief: Intel Not Good Enough To ID The Bad Guys
Justin Oberman says terrorists are getting more and more savvy about how they defeat the screening systems.
‘Opt-Out Day’ To Cause Huge Travel Mess?
A loosely organized Internet campaign is urging people to refuse the scans on Wednesday in what is being called National Opt-Out Day. Could it cause a huge travel mess?
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