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Feds To Rule On Cancer Aid For WTC Dust Exposure

Associated Press — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:06:31 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal health official is expected to announce soon whether people with cancer will be covered by an aid program for anyone sickened by World Trade Center dust.

An advisory committee recommended in March that the government open up the $4

We Remember: 'Heaven 9-11′ Tribute [AUDIO]

Donovan Short — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:43:19 +0000

I was watching a documentary this week that focused on the children who lost parents in the 9/11 attacks, and followed them over the last ten years to see how they're doing today. It was equal parts heartbreaking and encouraging to see these kids growing up, and picking up the pieces from that awful day that changed so many lives. As we pause this weekend to remember the fallen, it's important that we remember those left behind as well. Years ago, DJ Sammy & Yanou released a powerful "Heaven" remake that featured a five year old girl who had lost her father in the attacks. Much like the documentary, this updated version follows that girl over the last ten years. It's difficult to listen to - but reminds us that for many, the loss is just as painful today as it was ten years ago.

Were Historic Items Lost After 9/11 Terrorist Attacks?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:30:32 +0000

When a pair of hijacked planes hit the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, almost 3,000 lives were lost — and it’s now coming to light that countless documents, records, and irreplaceable pieces of art were, as well.

The missing items include letters written by Helen Keller, tens of thousands of negatives of John F. Kennedy taken by his personal photographer, and pieces from famed sculptor Auguste Rodin.