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A dog's sense of smell is so powerful, it's inspired sensors that detect explosives and other dangerous weapons. But which is better: canine or machine?

Jampacked. it was hot and sweaty. just not really very happy. tsa was not giving much information. >> it concerns me that we are still having issues like this in the international airports. especially with the screening procedures. >> two hours before the tsa lost the woman who tested positive for trace explosives, they lost a bag that had tested positive for trace explosives. the flyers again had to be rescreened. that bag ended up on the tarmac. he took the bomb squad about 2.5 hours before th...

Small amounts of trace explosives, whether they are carried on your person or in a bag or package, as matthew suggested. >> fran townsend, thank you. we appreciate it. the man accused of shooting an arizona congressman faces a judge shortly. well have live coverage.

Missionaries held for 19 days charged with kidnapping 13 haitian children. a haitian judge freeing them today. the charges not dropped though. and two group leaders remaining in custody. more on this story throughout the hour. stand by for that. lets get the latest of on some other important stories we are following. poppy harlow is joining with us a "360" bulletin. >> more problems if you can believe it for toyota. as the company announced new quality controls, first step in rebuilding consum...

Problems in some 2009 and 2010 corollas. despite mounting concerns about that automaker, toyotas president said he will not appear at a congressional hearing slated for later this month. and tsa screeners will soon randomly start swabbing passengers hands at checkpoints and airport gates to check them for trace explosives. that stems from the christmas day bombing attempt on a northwest airlines flight. former president bill clinton is back in action, appearing at a public event on childhood...