A debate is shaping up over a $40 million barrier system that would encircle the 16-acre World Trade Center site. The barrier would include static barriers and sally ports, where booths control barriers screening vehicles attempting entry. Residents of the area
NBC New York: One police officer who claimed he was mentally disabled was allegedly working as a martial arts instructor, officials said. Another who claimed he could not work was allegedly flying helicopters. One got benefits because of a fear
On Thursday, Fox’s Megyn Kelly interviewed a furious Debra Burlingame about the release from prison of Lynne Stewart, the attorney who conspired with the blind cleric Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman. The “Blind Sheik” was convicted of planning to wage a “war
In response to Even Democrat Adam Schiff Doesn’t Buy NYT’s Benghazi Story: I’ve seen a good deal of head-scratching about this portion of the big New York Times story. The paper seems to have taken the word of a few
Those who defend the actions of the National Security Agency in collecting domestic phone record in gigantic numbers, including Barack Obama, usually cite the 9/11/2001 terror attack to justify the Agency’s intrusiveness. But Obama came up blank on Friday when
(AP) NY court restores Saudi Arabia in Sept. 11 lawsuitBy LARRY NEUMEISTERAssociated PressNEW YORKA federal appeals court on Thursday reinstated Saudi Arabia as a defendant in lawsuits claiming it provided support to al-Qaida before the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
Iran’s State Media outlet: PressTV, claimed Benjamin Netanyahu was behind the Lewinsky scandal, categorizing the Prime Minister’s actions as an “affront” that “destroyed hopes for Mideast peace.” The article also suggests that the first Prime Minister of the State of
Celebrities tag-teamed against President George W. Bush during his eight years in the White House, leveling as much verbal abuse as possible against the Commander in Chief. One rocker compared Bush to Hitler, another said we would all die if Bush
(AP) Panel: 1 World Trade Center tallest US buildingBy DON BABWINAssociated PressCHICAGOAn expert committee of architects declares that New York’s new World Trade Center tower is now the tallest building in the U.S., surpassing Chicago’s Willis Tower. The Height Committee
Last week, the Veterans Airlift Command held their annual dinner and fundraiser in San Diego, CA. A number of organizations that are involved in assisting veterans participated in the event. For those not familiar, the Veterans Airlift Command is a
The U.S. has released private diaries from Abu Zubaydah, who is believed to have been the third-in-command of Al Qaeda and also believed to have taken part in the planning of 9/11. The diaries span from 1990 to March 2002.
If it ends up being true, no one is going to excuse the behavior of these Miami Dolphins’ players accused of hazing/bullying one of their teammates. But the media feigning surprise as a way to turn unsurprising locker room behavior
This week’s episode of NCIS delved into the continuing plight of Afghan women. It also exposed the false hope offered by Hillary Clinton to those women when U.S. forces removed the Taliban from power in 2002 following the 9/11 attacks. ** Spoiler Alert **
(AP) Officials: Libyan al-Qaida suspect arrives in USBy EILEEN SULLIVAN and KIMBERLY DOZIERThe Associated PressWASHINGTONA Libyan who has been held and interrogated for a week aboard a U.S. warship is now in New York awaiting trial on terrorism charges, U.S.
Kabul (AFGHANISTAN) (AFP) – Abdul Rasul Sayyaf, a former Islamist warlord who trained the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, enters Afghanistan’s presidential election race, triggering alarm among Western diplomats.
Less than a month ago, hundreds of thousands of bikers rolled into Washington DC to protest a Muslim march that was provocatively timed for the 12th anniversary of 9/11. Even though they were denied a permit, one estimate put the number
Abdul Rasul Sayyaf, one of Afghanistan’s most notorious Islamist warlords, announced today his candidacy for the presidency of Afghanistan. Elections are scheduled for April 2014. As reported in London’s Daily Telegraph, Sayyaf declared he is running “to preserve the nation.” Sayyaf
I heard Rob Schneider talking politics on a comedy podcast a few years ago, and the Saturday Night Live alum exhibited fluent liberal-speak. Now it appears Schneider has been mugged by a similar reality which hit fellow SNL mainstays Jon Lovitz
NBC 4 New York: Hurricane Sandy has contributed to a rise in lung disease and other health problems on Staten Island, possibly related to noxious fumes or mold, according to experts on a local health panel. Doctors said during a
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com ‘White Widow’ of London subway bomber linked to Kenya mall attack Kenya and Israel strengthen ties as mall attack continues Greece tries to purge Golden Dawn from police ‘White Widow’ of London subway bomber
Some art is timeless, while other pieces purposefully take us back to a specific time and place. The stage production of Sarah Tuft’s 110 Stories, an emotional tribute to the heroes of 9/11 as well the city that stood tall,
The United States government may be about to take possession of a Manhattan skyscraper worth more than $500 million after a federal judge found its owners knowingly served as fronts for the Iranian government. The order granting what prosecutors describe
On Monday, while the death toll mounted at the Navy Yard, President Barack Obama delivered a strident partisan tirade against Republicans, using the fifth anniversary of the Lehman Brothers collapse to score political points ahead of the debt ceiling debate.
A staff report prepared for Rep. Darrell Issa and released today finds numerous failings in the ARB report on Benghazi released last year. The new report overturns some of the conclusions of the official ARB report. It finds that Under
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri released a speech on the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and called for more attacks on U.S. soil in order to start a “war on its own land.” He wants these attacks to hit the
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) distanced himself from his father Ron Paul’s controversial views on 9/11 yesterday, saying that some terrorists “are…motivated whether we’re there [in the Middle East] or not.” The elder Paul triggered outrage on Wednesday, the anniversary of
More than 200 colleges and high schools across the nation participated in Young America’s Foundation’s 9/11: Never Forget Project. Students came together to establish an American flag memorial on campus consisting of 2,977 flags representing each person murdered in the
Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a speech marking the 12th anniversary of 9/11, called for attacks on the United States and a boycott of the world’s largest economy. A summary and translated English excerpts of the roughly 72-minute address was
Breitbart Sports has quoted former USC great and 49ers Super Bowl linebacker Riki Ellison on everything from if USC has even better tailgating than SEC schools, NFL injuries, and Dennis Rodman’s North Korean trips. Now he says that Pete Carroll,
It is no surprise that former congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul believes that the U.S. bears some responsibility, albeit indirect, for the terror attack of September 11, 2001. That belief, a staple of the far-left, animated his spoiler campaign
A large contingent of motorcycle riders rolled into Washington D.C. on Wednesday as sign of support to the victims of the 9/11 attacks 12 years ago, as well as honoring the four Americans who were killed during the terrorist attack
Written by and posted with permission from Brigadier General John E. Michel, USAF – Commanding General, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan; Commander, 438 Air Expeditionary Wing “September 11 is one of our worst days but it brought out the best in
(AP) MLB remembers Sept. 11 with on-field tributesBy STEPHEN HAWKINSAP Sports WriterTexas Rangers third base coach Gary Pettis still has vivid memories of that day 12 years ago, when two hijacked jets were flown into the World Trade Center towers.
More than 200 colleges and high schools are signed up for Young America’s Foundation’s 9/11: Never Forget Project to honor the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Meanwhile, the American Muslim PAC has organized a “Muslim March” on September 11,
As of 12:35 PM EST on Wednesday, September 11, the much-ballyhooed Million Muslim March on the National Mall had a grand total of 25 attendees – including Professor Cornel West. The rally has thus far included some “prayers, speeches, and
UPDATE: My Fox News is reporting a “handful” of people showed up to the event. After sparking outrage for calling their 9/11 event in Washington DC a “Million Muslim March” the group changed the name to the more politically correct “Million
NPR’s Emily Kaiser tweeted out a portion of Esquire’s website Wednesday morning. Though it has since been fixed, on the twelfth anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks, this is what Esquire readers woke up to — the unforgettable photo
My daughter wasn’t born on Sept. 11, 2001. She can’t say she remembers where she was and what she felt when planes flew into the World Trade Center, The Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. We didn’t lose any family
As Americans pause today to remember the trauma–and heroism–of September 11, 2001, we have a new reason to commemorate the day: the embassy attacks of September 11, 2012. A year later, there have been no arrests and no responses. Those
