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CBS 11 Investigates: Airports Will Remove Controversial Body Scanners

Following a CBS 11 Investigation, the Transportation Security Administration is getting rid of those full-body scanning machines that have caused so much controversy.

CBS 11–2013/01/18

TSA Apologizes To 11-Year-Old Girl Detained At Airport

The TSA has apologized to an 11-year-old girl who was detained for nearly an hour last week at DFW International Airport after agents said they found explosive residue on her hands.

2012/12/17

TSA Detains ‘Explosive-Laced’ Girl In Wheelchair

A 12-year-old girl who suffers from a bone disorder and uses a wheelchair was detained for nearly an hour at DFW International Airport after TSA agents said they found explosive residue on her hands.

2012/12/14

Dallas Love Field Changes And Holiday Planning Tips

If you’re traveling in or out of Dallas Love Field Airport this holiday season, pay close attention to the signs. The terminal entrances are different, and the parking situation has changed.

2012/11/19

Travelers waiting to go through customs at DFW Airport (CBS 11 News)

Little-Known Programs Help Travelers Avoid Long Airport Lines

Most travelers we spoke with did not realize is that there are actually ways you can glide right in and go right through.

2012/08/16

An image of a handgun inside a briefcase is displayed on the screen of an x-ray machine. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Love Field Breaks Carryon Handgun Violation Record

A new record set at Dallas Love Field Airport has the facility’s Federal Security Director concerned. Director Amy Williams said in April alone agents have found six handguns in carryon bags, at TSA checkpoints.

2012/04/27

CBS 11 Investigation Leads To New TSA Legislation

One of the most powerful senators in the country is taking action after watching a CBS 11 investigation.

2012/02/13

28 More Airports Will Test Lower-Hassle Screening

A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to 28 more major U.S. airports.

2012/02/08

Female Passengers Say They’re Targeted By TSA

The TSA has a policy to randomly select people for extra screenings, but some female passengers believe there is nothing “random” about the way they were picked.

2012/02/03

A man shows a handful of the U.S. pennies. (credit: Getty Images/Jim Watson/AFP)

TSA Raked In Over $400,000 In Loose Change In 2010

The TSA is proving that all that loose change really does add up. In 2010, the TSA reported that they collected $409,085.56 in loose change.

2012/01/13

Passengers wait at a TSA airport security checkpoint. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

What You Won’t Be Taking In Your Airport Carryon Bag

Pies… yes, snow globes… no. As you, or someone you know, prepare to head out for the holiday you should know a few of the little known rules concerning what you can take on an airplane with you and what you should leave at home.

2011/11/23

TSA To Expand Testing For Swift Airport Security Checks

The TSA plans to expand a test program that pre-screens some travelers who volunteer extra information about themselves in exchange for swifter trips through airport security.

2011/11/02