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Dept. of Homeland Security: Laptops, Phones Can Be Searched Based on Hunches

U.S. border agents should continue to be allowed to search a traveler’s laptop, cellphone or other electronic device and keep copies of any data on them based on no more than a hunch, according to an internal Homeland Security Department study.

2013/06/05

Using Technology to Report Bullying

Students are getting a new weapon to fight back against bullies: their cell phones.

2013/05/29

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Big 4 Cellphone Carriers Unite on Anti-Texting Ads

The country’s four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving.

2013/05/14

Study: Distracted Driving Deaths Underreported

Seventeen-year-old Kelsey Raffaele’s last words were over a cellphone to a friend: “I’m going to crash!” The car she was driving had clipped a snow bank and spun into oncoming traffic, where it was T-boned by an SUV.

2013/05/07

Metro Employee Caught Using Cell Phone While Operating Train

A Metro train operator who was photographed using his cell phone while behind the controls is no longer employed by Metro, the transit agency said Friday.

2013/04/12

Md. House OKs Strengthening Distracted Driving Law

The Maryland House of Delegates has passed a measure to strengthen laws against distracted driving.

2013/03/21

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Maryland State Police to Send Cellphone Amber Alerts

Maryland State Police say Amber alerts are now being sent to all cellphones designed to receive wireless emergency alerts.

2013/03/07

Wireless Providers To Disable Stolen Cell Phones

Major wireless service companies have agreed to disable cellphones after they are reported stolen under a strategy intended to deter the theft and resale of wireless devices.

2012/04/10