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U.S. Tracking Citizens' Border Crossings

Aug 20, 2008 -The U.S. government has begun tracking citizen border crossings and will retain the data for 15 years.

Senate Holds Hearing on Cruise Ship Security

Aug 20, 2008 -In a Senate subcommittee hearing, witnesses and lawmakers discussed the lack of security standards for cruise ships.

Government to Fund Synthetic Telepathy Research

Aug 19, 2008 -A team of researchers at University of California Irvine will study the use of synthetic telepathy.

TSA Now Recognizes Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bags

Aug 18, 2008 -As of Sunday, the Transportation Security Administration is recognizing checkpoint-friendly laptop bags.

Beware MSNBC.com Breaking News Spam E-mails

Aug 15, 2008 -Spammers are inundating inboxes with fake breaking news e-mails that lead to spoofed Web sites of CNN.com and MSNBC.com.

Is Releasing a Security Flaw an Act of Free Speech?

Aug 14, 2008 -Last week, a federal judge barred three MIT students from disclosing security flaws in Boston's subway system. Some argue that the decision is a violation of their right to free speech.

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Al Qaeda Strengthens Its Ability to Attack the United States

Aug 13, 2008 -A top intelligence analyst says al Qaeda has strengthened its ability to attack the United States despite recent U.S. successes in striking militant strongholds.

Estonia to Help Georgia Fight Back Against Cyberattacks

Aug 12, 2008 -Two Estonian computer security experts will arrive in Georgia tonight to help the country counteract a host of cyberattacks.

Judge Says No to Guns in Nonsecure Areas of Atlanta Airport

Aug 12, 2008 -A federal judge ruled yesterday that people with gun licenses cannot carry their weapons in nonsecure areas of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

DHS Short List for National Laboratory Sites Raises Eyebrows

Aug 11, 2008 -Some critics question whether political clout led to the inclusion of a low-rated Mississippi site on the short list of possible locations for a $451 million national laboratory that will research dangerous diseases and other biothreats.

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