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TSA agents seize 30 loaded weapons at RDU security

Between January and April, TSA agents discovered 33 firearms coming through RDU's security lines, the most during that period in the last four years.

30 loaded guns detected this year at RDU security checkpoints, TSA says

Between January and April, TSA agents discovered 33 firearms coming through RDU's security lines.

Shaun Gallagher, WRAL reporter

30 loaded guns detected this year at RDU security checkpoints, TSA says

Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening

The technology is currently in use at 84 airports around the country and is planned to expand in the coming years to the roughly 430 covered by TSA.

By REBECCA SANTANA, Associated Press

Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening

US tourist faces 12 years in prison after airport staff find bullets in luggage

NBC's Sam Brock reports on an American tourist facing 12 years in jail after Turks and Caicos authorities found ammunition in his luggage.

RDU police take down 3 men at baggage claim for trafficking more than 120 pounds of marijuana

Three men were arrested at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) Thursday after authorities said they were caught transporting more than 120 pounds of marijuana.

WRAL staff

RDU police take down 3 men at baggage claim for trafficking more than 120 pounds of marijuana

Fewer firearms seized at NC security checkpoints; most at RDU and Charlotte

Fewer firearms were found in carry-on luggage last year at North Carolina airports, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

TSA shares what Thanksgiving foods you can carry on planes

Here are the foods you're allowed to carry on a plane.

TSA testing facial recognition at airports

A new security tool could help make airports safer. Here is a look at the facial recognition technology you could encounter before your next flight.

Madison Cawthorn pleads guilty after bringing loaded handgun to Charlotte airport

Former North Carolina U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn pleaded guilty on Friday to possession of a dangerous weapon on city property, a class three misdemeanor.

New flights, dining options coming to RDU

New flights and new dining options are coming to RDU, heading into the busy summer travel season.

RDU prepares for record-breaking summer travel, works to get ahead of staff shortages

The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is preparing for an expected record-breaking summer of travel.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

RDU prepares for record-breaking summer travel, works to get ahead of staff shortages

TSA recruiting workers at RDU ahead of summer travel

RDU has more than 400 TSA employees. Currently, they're looking to hire at least 50 more agents. TSA is hosting a hiring event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Durham at RTP in Durham.

RDU hiring more TSA employees in response to rapid growth

RDU is growing rapidly. As the number of people traveling surges, the airport is expanding to meet the demand.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

RDU hiring more TSA employees in response to rapid growth

RDU launches new flights, hires TSA agents ahead of busy travel season

Two events are happening Wednesday that attest to how much RDU is growing. The number of people traveling is surging, and the airport is expanding to meet the demand.

Avelo Airlines launches new flights at RDU

RDU is seeing tremendous growth, which is why new nonstop flight options were added at the airport.

Nia Harden and Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporters

Avelo Airlines launches new flights at RDU

Travel season off to an early start

The recent warm weather has people making early spring break vacation plans. WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur spoke with one travel agency that said people looking for vacations are coming like a tsunami.

5 On Your Side: Traveling for spring break? Don't fly these dates

5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur went to Emerald Isle to see how the local tourism industry is preparing and how you can save while soaking in the sun.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

5 On Your Side: Traveling for spring break? Don't fly these dates

TSA investigates after handgun passes through RDU security

The Transportation Security Administration confiscates everything from water bottles to gifts at airport checkpoints nationwide, but none of the representatives who spoke to WRAL News on Friday could explain how a handgun cleared airport security at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.