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Obama, Romney pull negative ads, eschew politics, on 9/11 anniversary (+video)

Neither candidate planned to appear at overtly political events, although Election Day is never far from their agendas.

US transfers control of Bagram prison to Afghans

The United States handed control of the controversial giant Bagram prison to Afghan authorities on Monday. Hundreds of Afghan soldiers watched as an Afghan flag was hoisted in front of the prison at the huge US-run airfield north of Kabul, as part of a plan to withdraw foreign troops from combat operations in 2014.

9/11 Anniversary: Around the country, Americans pause to remember

The nation commemorated the tenth anniversary of 9/11 with moments of silence and a determination to carry on. In New York, the families of those lost visited the 9/11 Memorial for the first time.

New York and Washington react to 9/11 threat with practiced seriousness

New York and Washington react to the unconfirmed bomb threat with heightened security amid intelligence from the raid on Osama bin Laden affirming his interest in the 9/11 anniversary.

Credible terrorist threat possibly planned for Sept. 11

A credible and specific terrorist threat is being investigated in New York and Washington for the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The investigation has not yet confirmed the threat that includes possible attacks on bridges or tunnels.

Too young to understand, 'Generation 9/11' embraces media for meaning

Many Americans who were too young to understand the events of 9/11 at the time are now using the avalanche of media coverage gain a deeper understanding of that brutal day in history.

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Linda Ellerbee hosts 9/11 anniversary TV special for kids, wins praise

Linda Ellerbee, a veteran broadcast journalist, presents a Nickelodeon look at Sept. 11, 2001, made for children who were too young to remember. Most critics say Linda Ellerbee takes the right approach.

Obama on 9/11: Stay true to who we are as Americans

In his 9/11 address at the Pentagon, President Obama asked Americans to honor the fallen by keeping alive the nation’s shared virtues and values.

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Michelle Obama, Laura Bush to unite for 9/11 memorial event

First lady Michelle Obama and her predecessor, Laura Bush, will speak on 9/11 near the United Flight 93 crash site in Pennsylvania. Will their united front help bring together a divided US?

9/11 – still a call for comfort

A Christian Science perspective.

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Nope, Dick Cheney didn't change his mind...

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Obama, McCain observe 9/11 anniversary