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Officials heighten airport security

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WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Security slightly stepped up at airports across the country Monday night.

TSA officials said they're going to be increasing bag checks and random screenings at airports. But it's not anything out of the ordinary for passengers. "I'm not concerned about it," said one local traveler, "I was. I did wonder if I was going to see increased security today, but that hasn't been the case as far as my experience."

The state department issued an alert warning US citizens traveling or living abroad to be cautious and avoid mass gatherings and demonstrations.

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