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DHS expands 'see something, say something' campaign to fusion centers

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Agency also announces collaboration with Southern Shield

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Agency also announces collaboration with Southern Shield

The Department of Homeland Security announced today the expansion of its 'see something, say something' campaign that encourages travelers to report suspicious activities to fusion centers across t

Source: 

SecurityInfoWatch.com

Top Story?: 
Yes
Live Date: 
Sep 2 2010
Expiry Date: 
Aug 30 2020

U.S. to use Predator drones along Mexican border

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DHS secretary says use of unmanned surveillance aircraft a 'critical step' for border security

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DHS secretary says use of unmanned surveillance aircraft a 'critical step' for border security

Source: 

By Xinhua General News Service

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No
Feed Name: 
LexisNexis
Live Date: 
Aug 31 2010
Expiry Date: 
Sep 30 2010

Dutch arrests may have been dry terror run

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U.S. source says men may have been trying to test airport security

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U.S. source says men may have been trying to test airport security

Source: 

CNN.com

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No
Feed Name: 
LexisNexis
Live Date: 
Aug 31 2010
Expiry Date: 
Sep 30 2010

Ex-Army security analyst arrested on way to China with restricted files

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Former analylst said to have been carrying multiple storage drives, one with field manual

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Former analylst said to have been carrying multiple storage drives, one with field manual

OKLAHOMA CITY

Source: 

Associated Press Writer

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No
Feed Name: 
AP
Live Date: 
Aug 30 2010
Expiry Date: 
Sep 10 2010

Three Canadian citizens charged with terror plot

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Suspects were reportedly in possession of materials used in making improvised explosive devices

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Suspects were reportedly in possession of materials used in making improvised explosive devices

Source: 

By Right Vision News

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No
Feed Name: 
LexisNexis
Live Date: 
Aug 30 2010
Expiry Date: 
Sep 29 2010

Northrop Grumman in queue for major U.S. Navy security project

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Firm tapped for indefinite delivery of tactical security system at Navy, Marine sites

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Firm tapped for indefinite delivery of tactical security system at Navy, Marine sites

Northrop Grumman Corporation announced this morning that it has received an indefinite contract with the U.S. Navy to create and install high-tech security systems for the U.S.

Source: 

SecurityInfoWatch.com

Top Story?: 
Yes
Live Date: 
Aug 30 2010
Expiry Date: 
Aug 27 2020

DHS to automate terror watchlist

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New service to help agency move away from 'manual and cumbersome process'

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New service to help agency move away from 'manual and cumbersome process'

Working together with the FBI Terrorist Screening Center, the agency is developing a Watchlist Service to replace multiple, manual data feeds from the TSD to various components within th

Source: 

via NewsEdge Corporation

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No
Feed Name: 
XOD
Live Date: 
Aug 25 2010
Expiry Date: 
Aug 25 2011

CIA warns of al-Qaeda affiliate in Yemen

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Intelligence agency says group poses an urgent threat to nation's security

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Intelligence agency says group poses an urgent threat to nation's security

Source: 

By Asian News International (ANI)

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No
Feed Name: 
LexisNexis
Live Date: 
Aug 25 2010
Expiry Date: 
Sep 24 2010

Pentagon takes aim at China cyber threat

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U.S. warning of Chinese military's use of civilian computer experts for cyber attacks

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U.S. warning of Chinese military's use of civilian computer experts for cyber attacks

WASHINGTON
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Source: 

Associated Press Writer

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No
Feed Name: 
AP
Live Date: 
Aug 23 2010
Expiry Date: 
Sep 2 2010

Napolitano praises border act

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Legislation to provide funding for 1,000 new Border Patrol agents, other resources

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Legislation to provide funding for 1,000 new Border Patrol agents, other resources

Source: 

Albuquerque Journal

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No
Feed Name: 
LexisNexis
Live Date: 
Aug 23 2010
Expiry Date: 
Sep 22 2010

Feds to study air in Boston subway system for safety

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Study to help researchers understand how smoke, chemical spills travel throughout subway

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Study to help researchers understand how smoke, chemical spills travel throughout subway

BOSTON

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Feed Name: 
IBSRSS
Live Date: 
Aug 19 2010
Expiry Date: 
Jul 25 2110

Report: Cybersecurity tensions between public, private sector

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Both sides complaining about the other's failure to meet expectations

Subtitle: 
Sides complaining about each other's failure to meet expectations

A new report from the government's watchdog agency shows tensions between the public and private sector on their partnership to address cybersecurity threats.

Source: 

via NewsEdge Corporation

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No
Feed Name: 
XOD
Live Date: 
Aug 19 2010
Expiry Date: 
Aug 19 2011

San Diego transit agency receives $1.53M DHS grant

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North County Transit District to implement new security technologies

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North County Transit District to implement new security technologies

Source: 

By TendersInfo

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No
Feed Name: 
LexisNexis
Live Date: 
Aug 19 2010
Expiry Date: 
Sep 18 2010

Unguarded border bridges could be route into U.S.

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Despite investment in border fence, bridges create clear paths into U.S. from Mexico

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Despite investment in border fence, bridges create clear paths into U.S. from Mexico

ACALA, Texas
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Source: 

Associated Press Writer

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No
Feed Name: 
AP
Live Date: 
Aug 19 2010
Expiry Date: 
Sep 2 2010

Alabama residents express concerns over transport, storage of plutonium

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Energy department wants to use plutonium and uranium mixture as fuel at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant

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Energy department wants to use plutonium and uranium mixture as fuel at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant

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Aug. 17--What three-letter word ending in X excites passion throughout the Valley?

No, not that one.

Source: 

The Decatur Daily, Ala.

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No
Feed Name: 
TRIBUNE
Live Date: 
Aug 18 2010
Expiry Date: 
Nov 15 2010

Flir to acquire ICx

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Thermal and night vision camera maker buys homeland security technology firm

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Thermal and night vision camera maker buys homeland security technology firm

Thermal imaging solutions manufacturer Flir Systems announced Monday that it has entered into a merger agreement to acquire ICx Technolgies, a provider of advanced sensing technologies to the gover

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FLIR_night_vision_thermal.jpg
Source: 

SecurityInfoWatch.com

Top Story?: 
Yes
Live Date: 
Aug 17 2010
Expiry Date: 
Aug 14 2020

India, U.S. hold joint counter-terror training

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Exercises focus on post-incident investigations and preempting blasts

Subtitle: 
Exercises focus on post-incident investigations and preempting blasts

Source: 

By Indo-Asian News Service

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No
Feed Name: 
LexisNexis
Live Date: 
Aug 17 2010
Expiry Date: 
Sep 15 2010

El Paso emergency office turns to text and email for mass notification

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Office of Emergency Management to use reverse notification system tying in GIS mapping

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Office of Emergency Management to use reverse notification system tying in GIS mapping

Source: 

El Paso Times (Texas)

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No
Feed Name: 
LexisNexis
Live Date: 
Aug 17 2010
Expiry Date: 
Sep 16 2010

Terrorist tapes found under CIA desk

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Tapes detail interrogation at secret overseas prison

Subtitle: 
Tapes detail interrogation at secret overseas prison

WASHINGTON

Source: 

Associated Press Writers

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No
Feed Name: 
AP
Live Date: 
Aug 17 2010
Expiry Date: 
Aug 31 2010

Report: Access widens on terror threats

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FBI's top clearances mount since 9/11

Subtitle: 
FBI's top clearances mount since 9/11

Source: 

USA TODAY

Top Story?: 
No
Feed Name: 
LexisNexis
Live Date: 
Aug 16 2010
Expiry Date: 
Sep 15 2010