Aviation security to increase
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Friday aviation security measures are being increased in the wake of suspicious packages found on cargo planes ultimately bound for the United States.
"The public may recognize specific enhancements including heightened cargo screening and additional security at airports," DHS said in a statement.
-- Reuters
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Suspicious packages possibly linked to al-Qaeda
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Obama told of 'potential terrorist threat'
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Michael Bolden
| October 29, 2010; 1:52 PM ET
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Airlines, Airports, Aviation
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