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Homeland Security warns airlines of new threat

By Alicia Caldwell

Published February 20, 2014 5:00am ET

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Homeland Security warns airlines of new threat — FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, file photo, travelers, with luggage in hand, make their way toward Terminal A at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. The U.S Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, it is warning airlines that terrorists could try to hide explosives in shoes. It's the second time in less than three weeks that the government has issued a warning about possible attempts to smuggle explosives on a commercial jetliner. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) | Nam Y. Huh

The Homeland Security Department has warned airlines that terrorists could try to hide explosives in shoes. It’s the second time in less than three weeks that the government has issued a warning about possible attempts to smuggle explosives on a commercial jetliner.

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