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** FILE ** This Monday, April 7, 2014, photo provided by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shows two World War I artillery shells discovered by baggage screeners in checked luggage that arrived on a flight from London at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. (AP Photo/Transportation Security Administration)

TSA refuses flight to stroke victim who couldn’t speak her name

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., speaks during a luncheon in Washington, Monday, Jan. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

TSA defies audit, quietly expands behavior screening activity

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Guns found in carry-on bags at DC-area airports

Associated Press

This Monday, April 7, 2014 photo provided by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shows two World War I artillery shells discovered by baggage screeners in checked luggage that arrived on a flight from London at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The TSA says the bags belonged to a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old who were returning from a school field trip to Europe. A bomb disposal crew determined the shells were inert and no one was ever in danger. The teens were questioned then allowed to travel onward. They weren't charged. (AP Photo/Transportation Security Administration)

WWI artillery shells found in luggage at O’Hare

Associated Press

TSA Pre-Check sign-up center opens in St. George

Associated Press

Ana Machuca, widow of a slain Transportation Security Administration officer, is shown leaving a House hearing by U.S. Lawmakers Friday March 28, 2014 at Los Angeles International Airport. Lawmakers wrapped up a hearing on last year's deadly shooting at Los Angeles International Airport by praising the swift response of police but without reaching a conclusion on how to improve security for screening officers at checkpoints. (AP Photo/Nick Ut )

US lawmakers discuss attack at Los Angeles airport

By TAMI ABDOLLAH - Associated Press

Transportation Security Administration officials check check passengers entering a security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta on Nov. 18, 2010. (Associated Press) **FILE**

TSA review: Use armed law enforcement at security checkpoints during peak hours

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2013 file photo provided to the Associated Press, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, police officers stand near a weapon at the Los Angeles International Airport after a gunman opened fire in the terminal, killing one person and wounding several others. The Transportation Security Administration recommended Wednesday March 26, 2014, that airports post armed law enforcement officers at security checkpoints and ticket counters during peak hours. The recommendation was one of 14 determined after a nationwide review of security at airports prompted by the shooting at the airport last fall. (AP Photo, File)

TSA wants police at checkpoints after LAX shooting

By TAMI ABDOLLAH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2010 file photo, travelers make their way through a security checkpoint at LaGuardia Airport in New York. In 2013, 25 gun-packing out-of-towners were arrested on felony weapons charges for traveling armed at New York's busy LaGuardia and Kennedy airports. Such strict enforcement of New York's tough gun laws is intended to send a message not to bring firearms to New York in the first place, and that message may be getting through. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Flying out of NYC? Leave your guns at home

By JAKE PEARSON - Associated Press

Lanai crash survivor: Plane made extreme bank

Associated Press

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti comments during a news conference at Los Angeles International Airport, on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. According to a report released Tuesday the Los Angeles International Airport was ill prepared for a crisis when a gunman ambushed security officers last year, and the emergency response was hindered by communication problems and poor coordination. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Lapses during airport attack draw harsh reactions

By TAMI ABDOLLAH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2013 file photo provided to the AP, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, police officers stand near a weapon at the Los Angeles International Airport after a gunman opened fire in the terminal, killing one person and wounding several others. A report on the emergency response to the shooting cites serious shortcomings in communication between agencies that left major commanders in the dark and a long lag in establishing a coordinated response. (AP Photo/File)

Report details out-of-sync response to LAX shooter

By TAMI ABDOLLAH - Associated Press

FILE - This Nov. 11, 2013 file photo shows airport employees preparing to clear security as they wait to reopen after a shooting at Terminal 3 caused a shutdown of Los Angeles International Airport. Thousands of Los Angeles International Airport workers had no idea what to do when a gunman opened fire last year or how to help because they were inadequately trained to deal with an emergency, according to a union report obtained Friday March 14, 2014. AP Photo/Reed Saxon, file)

APNewsBreak: LAX union wants emergency training

By TAMI ABDOLLAH - Associated Press

South By Southwest swag blamed for airport delays

By WILL WEISSERT - Associated Press

Vegas airport opens TSA Pre-Check sign-up center

Associated Press

TSA agents man the checkpoint for pre-cleared passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Kent D. Johnson) ** FILE **

TSA agent puzzled by D.C. ID: ‘Do you have a U.S.’ ID?

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

TSA expanding pre-check program to western NY

Associated Press

Homeland Security secretary talks airline threat

Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, file photo, travelers, with luggage in hand, make their way toward Terminal A at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. The U.S Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, it is warning airlines that terrorists could try to hide explosives in shoes. It's the second time in less than three weeks that the government has issued a warning about possible attempts to smuggle explosives on a commercial jetliner. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Homeland Security warns airlines of new threat

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL and KIMBERLY DOZIER - Associated Press

**FILE** A traveler removes his shoes at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Jan. 15, 2014. (Associated Press/Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Homeland Security warns airlines of new threat

By Alicia A. Caldwell and Kimberly Dozier - Associated Press