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Men with guns in schools: Resource officers
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Mar 14, 2013
One popular response to the school massacre in Connecticut was a call to put armed guards in all schools. Thousands of schools already have them.
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Better radar, tracking systems lead to safest air travel since 1945
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Feb 12, 2013
Today marks four years to the day since the last fatal crash of a commercial airliner in the U.S. In addition, the New York Times points out that last year was the safest for global air travel since 1945.
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NRA calls for armed guards in every school
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Dec 21, 2012
The executive director of the National Rifle Association proposes having "good guys with guns" protect school children from "bad guys with guns."
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The costs and the limits of school security
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Dec 19, 2012
Schools are willing to spend to make schools safe, but security systems aren't a panacea.
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Reconsidering digital devices at takeoff and landing
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Aug 29, 2012
Does it really matter if we turn off our Kindles and iPads before the plane takes off?
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The dangers of summer fun
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Aug 8, 2012
Some of America's favorite summertime activities may be fun, but they come with a lot of risks.
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Handguns and the economics of safety
Jun 22, 2012
Marketplace Money host Tess Vigeland heads to the shooting range to learn about the cost of gun ownership and home safety (and takes on a zombie while she's at it)
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Throw out that milk: A guide to food expiration dates
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Jun 8, 2012
You buy food, it sits in your fridge, and you wonder what to throw out when. Finally, here's a definitive guide to expiration dates that goes beyond what's printed on the carton.
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The ultra-connected car of the future
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Jan 11, 2012
Will a wired up car make you safer or more at-risk?
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This fashion could save your life
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Sep 23, 2011
Mother loves to ride her bike, but she can't stand the helmet-head she gets while protecting her noggin. The solution: Hövding. Fashion designers...
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