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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Japan radiation sets off O'Hare airport alarms - CBS News

Japan radiation sets off O'Hare airport alarms - CBS News: "Trace amounts of radiation from Japan have been detected in Chicago, CBS News station WBBM-TV reports.

Travelers coming in from Japan on Wednesday triggered radiation detectors at O'Hare International Airport as they passed through customs. Only very small amounts of radiation were detected.

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'We are aware of the radiation,' said Chicago Aviation Department spokeswoman Karen Pride. 'We are adding screenings and precautionary measures.'

In one instance, radiation was detected in a plane's air filtration system. Radiation was also found in luggage and on passengers on flights from Japan."

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