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A look at Sept. 11 commemorations in US 09/11/2014 04:57pm • The Associated Press A look at events marking the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks:NEW YORK CITYIn New York, the annual commemoration has changed little over the years. But so much around it has. The museum now sits open at the site of the tragedy. The fences have come down around the memor 9/11 rescue dog still going strong 13 years later 09/11/2014 03:21pm • WASHINGTON -- As America pauses to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001, one rescue worker is getting some special attention on the 13th anniversary. And that's because she's a dog, one of the last two surviving of those who responded to Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks. Named Bretagne (pro Progressive Voice: Remembering Sept. 11, 2001 09/11/2014 03:15pm • Progressive Voice is a weekly opinion column. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the individual author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com. On Sept. 11, 2001, I was an attorney working with a law firm in offices a few blocks from the White House. I also w 9/11 remembered, amid new anti-terror fight 09/11/2014 01:39pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- The shadow of a renewed terror threat has been hanging over today's observances of the 13th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.The events come hours after President Barack Obama said he would open a new military front in the Middle East -- authorizing airstrikes ins Hastert donates Capitol flag to Flight 93 memorial 09/11/2014 12:50pm • JOE MANDAK Associated Press SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert gave the flag that flew atop the U.S. Capitol on 9/11 to the Flight 93 National Memorial on Thursday, saying the building might not still be standing if the plane's passengers and crew had not rebelled against f Obama orders airstrikes in Syria for first time 09/11/2014 10:28am • JULIE PACE AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) -- Opening a new military front in the Middle East, President Barack Obama authorized U.S. airstrikes inside Syria for the first time Wednesday night, along with expanded strikes in Iraq as part of "a steady, relentless effort" to root out Isla Sept. 11 Anniversary 09/11/2014 08:49am • sept-11-anniversary-1 6 moments of silence are part of 9/11 remembrance 09/11/2014 08:00am • NEW YORK (AP) -- Six moments of silence are part of the 9/11 anniversary commemoration.The public is invited to observe any or all of them on Thursday.Here is the list:-- 8:46 a.m. eastern time: Hijackers crash Flight 11 into the north tower.-- 9:03 a.m.: Hijackers crash United Airlines Flight 175 i Living wall of honor remembers women killed in Iraq, Afghanistan 09/11/2014 06:43am • ARLINGTON, Va. -- At the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, a new memorial has taken shape on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The Living Wall of Honor is made up of more than 1,000 plants and was completed by visitors to Arlington's Women In Military Service For America Memorial Th DC firefighters to be honored on 9/11 anniversary 09/11/2014 04:20am • WASHINGTON (AP) -- A D.C. councilmember will honor some of the firefighters who helped evacuate the Pentagon on 9/11.Councilmember Mary Cheh is scheduled to visit four fire stations on Thursday, the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Firefighters at the stations were among th Flight 93 site toured on 9/11 anniversary eve 09/10/2014 08:08pm • JOE MANDAK Associated Press SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- On a tour of Flight 93 National Memorial work in progress, National Park Service officials expressed hope Wednesday the site would "keep the story alive" well beyond any anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.The memorial marks the s U.S. counter-terrorism strategy faces uphill battle 09/10/2014 05:49pm • WASHINGTON -- As President Barack Obama begins to implement his complex plan to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/ISIS), he's been reminded on the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks that the terrorism prognosis grows more ominous each year. Terrorist organizations such Secretary of the Interior to Help Clean Up Roaches Run Thursday 09/10/2014 05:30pm • U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will lead an effort to clean up the shoreline at Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary near Crystal City tomorrow (Thursday). The Department of the Interior oversees the National Park Service, which is in the middle of a process of environmental and access AP Interview: De Blasio says NY will remain target 09/10/2014 04:48pm • JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- The 2001 terrorist attacks are closely associated with a pair of New York City mayors.Rudolph Giuliani became "America's mayor" for his display of strength in the hours after the attacks.Michael Bloomberg steered the rebuilding of ground zero for the 5 things to know about 'The Star-Spangled Banner' 09/10/2014 04:06pm • JULIET LINDERMAN Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) -- This week marks the 200th anniversary of "The Star-Spangled Banner," and Baltimore is pulling out all the stops: massive fireworks displays, historical reenactments and live performances all over the city's Inner Harbor. But what does the Star-Span