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Snakes (Nearly) on a Plane: TSA Unveils Top ‘Catches’ of 2011

Travelers attempted to smuggle firearms, animals and even land mines on board.

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Europe Bans Airport X-Ray Scanners that U.S. Still Uses

Citing safety concerns, the European Union has ordered its airports to remove X-ray scanners, one of two types of machines still used in the U.S.

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TSA: Newly Installed Scanner Software Will Provide More Modesty

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole announced today that the agency will install new software on some body-scanning machines to make images less revealing and air passengers feel less stripped down.

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Safe Scanning: New TSA Body Imaging Pacifies Modest Travelers

Privacy-mongers, rejoice!