Tsa Alert: Thermoses Could Be Used As Bombs

TSA alert: Thermoses could be used as bombs

U.S. authorities are warning air travelers to expect greater scrutiny of thermoses and other insulated drink containers at security checkpoints after intelligence suggested they could be used to hide explosives.

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