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Paul Simon Gives Poignant Performance of 'The Sound of Silence' at Ground Zero [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:09:56 +0000

During Sunday’s ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Paul Simon gave a haunting acoustical performance of ‘The Sound of Silence’ while some onlookers wept. The song that first propelled Simon and his former musical partner Art Garfunkel into the national spotlight in 1965 was originally written by [...]

Shreveport – Bossier 9/11 Ceremony Information

BJ Kelley — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:28:18 +0000

The cities of Shreveport and Bossier will be having ceremonies to remember, and honor, those who lost their lives ten years ago. Shreveport’s event starts Sunday morning at 8:30. It’s going to be on the plaza behind the Barnwell… Near 601 Clyde Fant. The Caddo Magnet ROTC will post colors, and city and parish officials [...]

This Day in History for September 11 – United States Attacked and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:00:27 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1609 – Henry Hudson discovers Manhattan Island and the indigenous people living there (More info)

1941 – Ground is broken on the construction of The Pentagon (More info)

NFL Players Allowed To Wear 9/11 Tribute Gear

BJ Kelley — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:02:42 +0000

Earlier this morning, the Internet was buzzing with stories that the NFL was going to fine players if they wore uniforms paying tribute to the fallen heroes of 9/11.

Luckily, either they finally thought better of it... Or there was enough outrage to change their minds!

A Look Back at Iconic Images of 9/11/01 [PHOTOS]

Stephanie Berning — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:40:47 +0000

The images that emerged in the hours and weeks following the September 11 terrorist attacks have been imprinted in many of our minds. With the 10-year anniversary of the attacks, we take a look back at some of the more iconic pictures from the attacks. Read Original: A Look Back at Iconic Images of 9/11/01 [...]

What Did 9/11 Look Like From Space? [PICTURE]

Dylan Schenker — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:16:18 +0000

The Twin Towers were enormous buildings and the attacks of 9/11 were of such magnitude that people were able to see the skyline change from neighboring states and camera-equipped satellites were even able to capture the aftermath from space. This photo was taken by an enhanced thematic mapper camera on NASA’s Landsat 8 on at [...]

9/11 Widow Peg Ogonowski Reminisces – And Looks Ahead [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:07:44 +0000

Peg Ogonowski’s late husband, John, was the captain of American Flight 11 — better known as the first plane to hit the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001.

“It was that moment of before and after,” said Peg, a former flight attendant. “There was my whole life before and then everything changed. It was a real line in my life that there will always be before 9/11 and after 9/11.”

10 Years After Terrorist Attacks, 9/11 Memorial to Open [PHOTOS]

Stephanie Berning — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:39:59 +0000

The Sept. 11 Memorial is set to open exactly 10 years and one day after the planes crashed into the World Trade Center. The 9/11 Memorial will open on September 12, after being dedicated during Sunday’s remembrance ceremony in New York City. The memorial will feature twin reflecting pools and the largest man-made waterfalls in [...]

National 9/11 Flag Touring the United States

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:54:03 +0000

After the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, one of the largest American flags damaged during the attacks continued to fly above the resulting wreckage during the clean-up efforts.

Seven years later, that flag, dubbed the National 9/11 Flag, was sewn back together by tornado survivors in Greensburg, Kansas, and has also been stitched by World War II veterans, survivors of the Ft. Hood, Texas rampage, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s family.

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.

Remember… You Only Have Until 10 Tonight To Get The Best Available Taylor Swift Tickets

Rick Taylor — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:32:00 +0000

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