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TSA: Fliers get more savvy on what to carry
Airline passengers may get more frustrated by increasing delays, but they’re also getting smarter, according to the Transportation Security Administration. (USA Today)
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Rules clarified on flying with lithium batteries
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Key West airport throwing an 80th anniversary party
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This is a bar, no profanities please
While the world is banning smoking in bars, restaurants are banning children, the city of St. Charles in St. Louis is planning to ban swearing, table-dancing, drinking, or profane music in bars. (Gadling)
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