US security rules trigger debate

US security rules trigger debate

LONDON

European officials accused the United States of imposing unnecessary and overly intrusive air-travel security measures, calling on the Obama administration Wednesday to re-examine policies ranging from X-raying shoes to online security checks for Europeans.

The U.S. government issued a statement Wednesday saying it would continue to review its security measures “based on the latest intelligence.”

Grizzly numbers hit new high in park

BILLINGS, Mont.

Grizzly-bear numbers in and around Yellowstone National Park have hit their highest level in decades, driving increased conflicts with humans as some bears push out of deep wilderness and into populated areas.

Scientists from a multi-agency research team announced Wednesday that at least 603 grizzlies roam the Yellowstone area of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. That’s more than three times the number in 1975, when hunting was outlawed and the species placed on the endangered list.

Quaid, wife released from custody

VANCOUVER, British Columbia

Actor Randy Quaid and his wife, Evi, have been released from a Canadian detention facility after she was declared a Canadian citizen, Canadian border officials said Wednesday.

The Quaids were arrested last Thursday in Vancouver, British Columbia, and were jailed on outstanding U.S. warrants related to vandalism charges. The Quaids are wanted in Santa Barbara, Calif., where they missed a court hearing Monday on felony vandalism charges.

Associated Press