Archive for January, 2010
Protecting against a ‘lone wolf’ at the Super Bowl
MIAMI (AP) — The vast security operation protecting the Super Bowl and surrounding events ranges from Air Force F-16s patrolling the skies above Miami on game day to a buffer zone extending at least 100 yards out from the stadium. No one without a credential or ticket can get past that barrier – and everyone is subjected to meticulous screening by law enforcement personnel. Also among the security tools: 100 magnetometers, bomb-sniffing dogs, and devices used to detect chemical or biological threats.
Xmas bomb attempt prods Super Bowl security change
WASHINGTON (AP) — The massive, multimillion-dollar security operations for the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics are being adjusted in light of recent breaches such as the attempted Christmas Day bombing of an airliner and the White House gatecrashers. Sports and government officials say such lapses – where individuals got past guards on the ground – are leading to increased screening efforts at major upcoming events, including the NFL championship game between the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints in Miami next Sunday, and the Vancouver Games starting Feb. 12.
CNN’s Candy Crowley to lead network’s Sunday show
NEW YORK (AP) — Veteran CNN correspondent Candy Crowley will be host of the network’s Sunday morning political talk show. Crowley replaces John King, who is leaving the show he started after one year.
Bellport Bus Driver Fired For Duct-Taping Student
A Bellport school bus driver has been fired for using duct tape to silence an unruly student. The incident happened two weeks ago on a…
Egypt to soon announce King Tut DNA test results
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt will soon reveal the results of DNA tests made on the world’s most famous ancient king, the young Pharaoh Tutankhamun, to answer lingering mysteries over his lineage, said the antiquities department Sunday. Speaking at a conference, archaeology chief Zahi Hawas said he would announce the results of the DNA tests and the CAT scans on Feb. 17
