TSA to allow laptops to stay in approved bags

August 5th, 2008

(AP) -- There's a new option for people annoyed at having to take their laptops out of their bags at airport security. The Transportation Security Administration will now allow travelers to leave their computers inside "checkpoint friendly" cases.



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