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The 'Spirit of Louisiana' is Returning to New York

John Lee — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:43:10 +0000

The Louisiana-built fire truck known as the "Spirit of Louisiana" was paid for by donations from Louisiana residents after the 9/11 terror attacks and saw several years of service.

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Americans Honor Victims on the 11th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:00:24 +0000

In what's become a grim and somber ritual for Americans, citizens will gather Tuesday to mark the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, in which Islamic extremists killed nearly 3,000 people. Thousands are expected to come together in New York City, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania to pay their respects.

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Townsquare Media Shreveport Remembers 9/11

Townsquare Media — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:40:47 +0000

The question "Where were you when the planes hit?" has become synonymous with the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001. It's a way to share stories from that fateful day. It's how we comfort each other in the days, months and years since the tragic event. It's how we remember.

The staff at Townsquare Media Shreveport remember those innocent people who lost their lives on 9/11 the best way we know: by sharing our personal memories.

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Shreveport and Bossier Plan 9/11 Remembrances

John Lee — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:59:10 +0000

Tomorrow marks the eleventh anniversary of the nine-eleven terrorist attacks and a number of events are planned locally in remembrance.

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Remembering 911 Terrorist Attacks 11 Years Later [VIDEO]

Danny Fox — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:01:58 +0000

September 11th is on Tuesday this year, the same day of the week that terrorists attached America, the day know as 911.

I'm sure that all of us can remember what we were doing that day when we heard that 2 planes had crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City.

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9/11 Memorial Service in Bossier City

Elaine Etheridge — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:33:55 +0000

Bossier City will remember those who lost their lives on 9/11. The city is holding a public memorial ceremony that marks the 11th anniversary of the deadly terror attacks.

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Man Called 911 Because His Sandwich Didn't Have Enough Mayo

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:11:24 +0000

Rother McLennon is the latest in a long, sad line of disgruntled eaters who have used 911 to express their dissatisfaction with their food order.

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Minorities Were Targeted in 'Revenge Attacks' Following September 11 [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:50:36 +0000

In the weeks and months following the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, many Americans became more patriotic. They tied yellow ribbons around trees, raised the flag, donated blood and enlisted in the military. Others, however, decided to seek revenge, and because their targets were so far away, they opted to hurt anyone who appeared to fit a specific profile.

In the past 10 years, the FBI has investigated more than 800 cases of violence against Arab-Americans, Muslims, Sikhs or people perceived to be of Middle Eastern origin. It is unknown how many of these “revenge attacks” were investigated by local authorities, but some were fatal.

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New Video Emerges of United Flight 93 Crash Aftermath on September 11 [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:13:14 +0000

A few days ahead of the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, a new home video showing the aftermath of United Flight 93′s crash into a Pennsylvania field has been released.

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What Do Americans Think About Sacrificing Rights to Fight Terrorism After 9/11?

Jade Walker — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:48:56 +0000

The terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 left an indelible mark on Americans. But even as the first responders climbed through the rubble in New York, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania, the country embarked on a “War on Terror.” With that war came years of conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq, indefinite detention of terror suspects without charges or trial, enhanced interrogation techniques, extraordinary rendition and the passage of the USA Patriot Act.

Ten years later, Americans are still wondering if it was wise to sacrifice some privacy and freedoms in order to fight terrorism.

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'Understanding 9/11′ Features Complete, Archived News Broadcasts From Around the World

Shauna Wright — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:24:32 +0000

Many television networks will no longer air the most devastating moments of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, lest it upset the families of the thousands of people who lost their lives that day.

But Understanding 9/11: A Television News Archive feels that that footage is essential as a “resource for scholars, journalists, and the public,” and has archived 3,000 hours of it, along with timelines and scholarly analysis.

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New Ground Zero Building

Danny Fox — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:09:49 +0000

Get a first look at the new building replacing the Twin Towers in New York.

It'll be the tallest building in the United States.