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Sea-Tac Terminals Evacuated After Security Breach

Sea-Tac Terminals Evacuated After Security Breach
TSA Statement:  TSA statement on SEA terminal evacuation On Tuesday, March 19, around 7:30 PM PDT, an individual went through an exit lane and entered the sterile area of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.  TSA officials and members of the Port of Seattle Police Department

Sea-Tac Terminals Evacuated After Security Breach

Sea-Tac Terminals Evacuated After Security Breach
TSA Statement:  TSA statement on SEA terminal evacuation On Tuesday, March 19, around 7:30 PM PDT, an individual went through an exit lane and entered the sterile area of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.  TSA officials and members of the Port of Seattle Police Department

Renewed nuke sale fear after recent NKorea test

Renewed nuke sale fear after recent NKorea test
By FOSTER KLUGAssociated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea's nuclear test last month wasn't just a show of defiance and national pride; it also serves as advertising. The target audience, analysts say, is anyone in the world looking to buy nuclear material. Though Pyongyang has

Carnival returns to profit; travelers fear mishaps

Carnival returns to profit; travelers fear mishaps
MIAMI (AP) - The world's largest cruise line has suffered through a series of high-profile mishaps. Yet passengers continue to book vacations thanks to discounts, albeit at a slower pace. The company offered more sales to help attract passengers after an engine fire last month crippled the

Egypt's president praises police despite criticism

Egypt's president praises police despite criticism
By AYA BATRAWYAssociated Press CAIRO (AP) - Egypt's president praised the country's policemen on Friday despite public criticism over their violent response to anti-government demonstrations, and warned officers who are also protesting his rule against breaking ranks. President Mohammed

Politician's rise highlights NYC parade dispute

Politician's rise highlights NYC parade dispute
By JENNIFER PELTZAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - She's a leading candidate to be New York's next mayor. She's already one of its top Irish-American officials. Christine Quinn is also a lesbian and proud of it. And that's why the City Council speaker won't be marching in

UPDATE: Another Carnival Ship Experiences Problems

UPDATE: Another Carnival Ship Experiences Problems
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - For the second time this week, Carnival Cruise Lines says one of its ships has experienced problems during a cruise.    Late Thursday, the company said "a technical issue" affecting the sailing speed of the Carnival Legend forced the cancellation of a stop at Grand

Pakistani activist for poor shot dead in Karachi

Pakistani activist for poor shot dead in Karachi
By ADIL JAWAD and REBECCA SANTANAAssociated Press KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) - Gunmen shot and killed a pioneering Pakistani activist in Karachi who helped bring services like sewer and water to the city's poorest neighborhoods, a police official said. The killing was a sign of the escalating chaos

Egypt's interior minister won't allow 'militias'

Egypt's interior minister won't allow 'militias'
By SARAH EL DEEBAssociated Press CAIRO (AP) - Egypt's interior minister on Sunday declared he would not allow vigilantes or militias to take over police duties, while admitting his police force has been strained by daily protests, clashes and criticism. Minister Mohammed Ibrahim was speaking a

Murky Menendez prostitution claims keep shifting

Murky Menendez prostitution claims keep shifting
By STEPHEN BRAUN and RICARDO-ALONSO ZALDIVARAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Murky allegations involving Sen. Robert Menendez, a top donor and prostitutes in the Dominican Republic have twisted in confusing new directions. The latest: A woman's sworn affidavit that she was paid to lie when