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Pro-gun Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke sued for abuse of power
by Daniel TerrillConservative speaker David Clarke has been named in a lawsuit alleging he abused his power as Milwaukee sheriff when he ordered a man be detained at an airport and later singled him out online.
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Florida airport shooter pleads not guilty
by Jennifer CruzAfter the 22 criminal counts were read in court, Santiago, who said he was imspired by Islamic State, acknowledged the crimes with a simple, “Yes.”
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TSA discovered record 3,391 guns at airports in 2016
by Andrew SheppersonTransportation Security Agency stats released today show that 2016 was another record year for TSA gun discoveries.
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Man arrested after breaching security, assaulting officers at Chicago airport
by Jennifer CruzMalik Neal, who was set for a psych evaluation, left four law enforcement officers injured while trying to force his way through a security checkpoint.
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Traveler’s laptop stops bullet during Florida airport shooting
by Jennifer CruzSteve Frappier felt a “pinch” while on the floor taking cover but didn’t realize until after the shooting stopped that a bullet had penetrated his backpack.
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Lawmakers: Fort Lauderdale airport shooting shows reason to drop gun free zones
by Chris EgerIn the wake of a deadly airport shooting, two Florida Republicans are standing by their bills to remove airports in the Sunshine State from being listed as mandatory gun free zones.
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K-9 bites woman hiding in police car during airport shooting
by Jennifer CruzA spokeswoman for the Broward County Sheriff's Office said the unidentified woman “was fine” and did not suffer serious injuries.
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Feds filed charges against Florida gunman for airport shooting
by Jennifer CruzThe man accused of killing five and injuring six at a Fort Lauderdale airport Friday afternoon will appear at a preliminary hearing in federal court Monday.
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Investigation into Oklahoma City airport shooting comes to a close
by Jennifer CruzNewly released surveillance footage shows the suspect, Lloyd Buie, parked and left his vehicle at the airport four days before the shooting occurred.
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Suspect dead after fatally shooting employee at Oklahoma airport
by Jennifer CruzThe victim was identified as Southwest Airlines employee 52-year-old Michael Winchester, the father of Kansas City Chiefs long snapper James Winchester.
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TSA sees record-breaking week of weapons
by Jennifer CruzThe last record was set in May 2016 with 68 firearms, but last week the TSA found 74 guns in carry-on bags.
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Forgetting a gun in your carry-on could now cost you up to $100K
by Jennifer CruzWhile it hasn’t been uncommon for TSA agents to send gun owners who forget they’re packing back to checked baggage, that won’t happen anymore.
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