New scanners debut at Des Moines airport

The Transportation Security Administration debuted its latest security measure at the Des Moines airport on Tuesday: walkthrough scanners that bounce electromagnetic waves off passengers to detect potential threats.

Ready for the new scanners?

The Charleston International Airport "passenger" stepped into the big, gray chamber, turned to the right and held a hands-up, feet-apart pose while scanners swirled in the glass.

TSA introduces privacy-enhanced body scanner technology at Newport News airport

Feb. 07--NEWPORT NEWS -- Controversial airport body scanning technology has made its way to Hampton Roads. But the TSA is anticipating less public backlash now that images some passengers complained were too intrusive have been replaced by generic representations.

Tourists' Tweet's Get them Denied Entry to US

Metal detectors and luggage scans aren’t the only way U.S. Customs and Border Protection identifies national security threats. The agency also keeps close tabs on social media sites, and allegedly detained two British tourists after discovering a questionable Twitter conversation.

X-Rays Scan Foods For The Secret Ingredient That Could Break A Tooth

Metal detectors just don't cut it when it comes to keeping shards of bone or plastic and other nasty stuff out of food. Enter the X-ray. Costco and other big retailers now require food processors to X-ray food to screen for foreign objects. The process is more automated than airport baggage screening.