Armed Teen Disarmed at Texarkana Airport by Pilot
A 15-year-old, armed with a rifle, handgun, and shotgun, attempted to steal a plane at Texarkana Regional Airport on Tuesday; a pilot intervened, disarming the teen before police arrived, preventing injuries.
Armed Teen Disarmed at Texarkana Airport by Pilot
A 15-year-old, armed with a rifle, handgun, and shotgun, attempted to steal a plane at Texarkana Regional Airport on Tuesday; a pilot intervened, disarming the teen before police arrived, preventing injuries.
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52% Bias Score
TSA Detects Record Number of Firearms at Airport Checkpoints
In 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) detected 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints—a substantial increase from 2,653 in 2016—with approximately 94% loaded, posing significant safety and operational challenges.
TSA Detects Record Number of Firearms at Airport Checkpoints
In 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) detected 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints—a substantial increase from 2,653 in 2016—with approximately 94% loaded, posing significant safety and operational challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Stowaway Arrested Again After Escaping House Arrest
Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old Russian national, was arrested in Buffalo after illegally flying from New York to Paris without a ticket and attempting to escape to Canada by bus; this unprecedented security breach during the busiest Thanksgiving travel season involved bypassing TSA security and slippi...
Stowaway Arrested Again After Escaping House Arrest
Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old Russian national, was arrested in Buffalo after illegally flying from New York to Paris without a ticket and attempting to escape to Canada by bus; this unprecedented security breach during the busiest Thanksgiving travel season involved bypassing TSA security and slippi...
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44% Bias Score
Two Arrested After Drone Incident Near Logan Airport
Two men were arrested in Boston on Saturday night for trespassing after their drone flew dangerously close to Logan International Airport; one suspect remains at large.
Two Arrested After Drone Incident Near Logan Airport
Two men were arrested in Boston on Saturday night for trespassing after their drone flew dangerously close to Logan International Airport; one suspect remains at large.
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48% Bias Score
Nigeria to Streamline Airport Security to Curb Harassment
Nigeria plans to streamline airport passenger screening to reduce harassment and extortion by security operatives, deploying 1000 body cameras and aiming for a One-Stop Security (OSS) system like the US TSA, addressing complaints to the National Security Adviser.
Nigeria to Streamline Airport Security to Curb Harassment
Nigeria plans to streamline airport passenger screening to reduce harassment and extortion by security operatives, deploying 1000 body cameras and aiming for a One-Stop Security (OSS) system like the US TSA, addressing complaints to the National Security Adviser.
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40% Bias Score
Pakistani Family Wrongfully Accused of Drug Smuggling in Saudi Arabia
A Pakistani family of five was wrongly arrested in Saudi Arabia on drug smuggling charges after their luggage tag was switched at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport; the family was later released, and nine suspects were arrested.
Pakistani Family Wrongfully Accused of Drug Smuggling in Saudi Arabia
A Pakistani family of five was wrongly arrested in Saudi Arabia on drug smuggling charges after their luggage tag was switched at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport; the family was later released, and nine suspects were arrested.
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48% Bias Score
Illa Pushes for Mossos Control of Catalan Ports and Airports
Catalan President Salvador Illa announced that the Mossos d'Esquadra will assume security responsibilities in ports and airports, a decision that follows negotiations with the Spanish government and Catalan independence parties, and comes despite prior disagreements over resource allocation.
Illa Pushes for Mossos Control of Catalan Ports and Airports
Catalan President Salvador Illa announced that the Mossos d'Esquadra will assume security responsibilities in ports and airports, a decision that follows negotiations with the Spanish government and Catalan independence parties, and comes despite prior disagreements over resource allocation.
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48% Bias Score
Drone Sightings Cause Airport Closure; Hochul Demands Federal Action
A drone sighting near Stewart International Airport Friday night caused a one-hour airport shutdown, prompting Governor Hochul to request federal assistance and stronger drone regulations due to similar incidents since mid-November.
Drone Sightings Cause Airport Closure; Hochul Demands Federal Action
A drone sighting near Stewart International Airport Friday night caused a one-hour airport shutdown, prompting Governor Hochul to request federal assistance and stronger drone regulations due to similar incidents since mid-November.
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36% Bias Score
Russian Woman Deported After Stowing Away on Delta Flight
A Russian woman, Svetlana Dali, evaded security at JFK airport on July 4, stowing away on a Delta flight to Paris before being deported back to New York City on July 12, prompting a TSA investigation into security breaches.
Russian Woman Deported After Stowing Away on Delta Flight
A Russian woman, Svetlana Dali, evaded security at JFK airport on July 4, stowing away on a Delta flight to Paris before being deported back to New York City on July 12, prompting a TSA investigation into security breaches.
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36% Bias Score
Airport's 'Ask for Harry' Initiative Helps Proposal Plans
London Luton Airport introduces a code word, "Ask for Harry," to allow travelers to discreetly bring engagement rings through security.
Airport's 'Ask for Harry' Initiative Helps Proposal Plans
London Luton Airport introduces a code word, "Ask for Harry," to allow travelers to discreetly bring engagement rings through security.
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44% Bias Score