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Americans Honor Victims on the 11th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:30:24 +0000

In what's become a grim and somber ritual for Americans, citizens will gather Tuesday to mark the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, in which Islamic extremists killed nearly 3,000 people.

Thousands are expected to come together in New York City, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania to pay their respects.

City of Victoria Hosting 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Adam West — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:30:30 +0000

September 11th, 2001 is a date that none of us are likely to forget. I remember I was on the air that morning filling in for someone, and the news was hard to believe. All of us around the station were kind of numb with shock just trying to get our heads around the tragedy, and keep it together enough to relay the information on the air.

Teen Busted After Calling 911 to Report Strange Dream

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:07:52 +0000

The inappropriate 911 call has long been a weird news staple. Confused citizens have used emergency services to report everything from a sandwich without enough mayo to a broken iPhone.

However, over the weekend, Mark Welch managed to take 911 abuse to a trippy new place. The 18 year old Florida man, who had been (unsurprisingly) smoking synthetic marijuana, became convinced that everything that was happening took place in his dream from the night before.

Man Wants To Make a Beer Run So He Calls 911 For a Ride

Mike Adams — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:30:38 +0000

Behind the pock marked mask of the true alcoholic, there are times when the stranglehold of desperation cuts off the blood flow to that part of the brain that serves as a holding cell for common sense. However, when that desperation dangles the dumb carrot in front of your face, causing you to call 911 [...]

Events of 9/11 Overwhelming, So Were the Rumors

106.9 The Rock — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:35:23 +0000

As we observe the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, it’s important to remember that some of the information that will be passed on electronically and presented as fact will in fact be nothing more than speculation, rumor, and sadly, in some cases, outright fabrication. Rich Buhler, creator of TruthOrFiction.com, has dedicated himself to separating fact from [...]

Value of Sept. 11 Anniversary Memorabilia May Be Short-Lived

106.9 The Rock — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:34:37 +0000

Don’t get caught up and overspend on 9/11 mementos
The Better Business Bureau advises caution when purchasing 9/11 memorabilia this coming weekend which sees the country observing the 10th anniversary of that fateful day.

VICTORIA, Texas – With the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approaching, Better Business Bureau is advising consumers that the value of most memorabilia and commemorative items is sentimental; Prices for many items will likely drop over time.

Patriotic websites are promoting magnets, pins, flags, clothing, license tags, license frames and jewelry, among other items as a way to remember the anniversary. Sellers are also marketing commemorative items on auction sites like eBay, where the seller must rely on emailed questions and online photos to determine an item’s value.

Gwyneth Paltrow Credited with Saving Woman's Life on September 11

Shauna Wright — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:00:37 +0000

There are lots of ways to save a life. You can donate blood, volunteer at an animal shelter or, apparently, almost run someone over as she’s on her way to certain doom. On the morning of September 11, 2001, Lara Lundstrom Clarke jaywalked across a New York street as she was rushing to catch [...]

Man Beats Himself Up To Worm Out Of Drunken Driving Charge

Amory Gritta — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:00:37 +0000

Drinking can cloud your thinking, which may explain why a Farmington, Connecticut man came up with a pretty boneheaded idea.

Authorities say Daniel Vagnini beat himself up to prove to police he had been assaulted to get out of being charged with drunken driving last Saturday.

Man Calls 911 80 Times in Five Hours

Amory Gritta — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:00:30 +0000

Someone buy John Calvery a dictionary because he needs to learn the definition of "emergency."

According to cfnews13.com, police in Port Orange, Florida arrested the 57-year-old man last Friday after he called 911 about 80 times in a five-hour period. Authorities said he dialed in once every three minutes.

FBI Updates Most Wanted Lists to Reflect Osama bin Laden's Death

Amory Gritta — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:00:30 +0000

Now that Osama (Usama) bin Laden has been killed, the FBI has updated its Most Wanted Terrorists list, officially marking him as “DECEASED.”

Nine other terrorists remain on the list, including bin Laden’s deputy, Ayman Al-Zawahiri.

The FBI also updated its 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list to reflect yesterday’s news.

Check out a direct look at the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists list after the jump.

Americans React to News That Osama bin Laden Is Dead [PHOTOS]

Amory Gritta — Mon, 02 May 2011 11:30:39 +0000

The world was brought to a standstill late Sunday evening when President Barack Obama confirmed that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Pakistan. Americans quickly gathered to celebrate outside the White House, and before you knew it, New Yorkers were gathering in Times Square and at Ground Zero, as [...]

Osama bin Laden Killed in Pakistan, President Obama Confirms

Amory Gritta — Mon, 02 May 2011 11:00:44 +0000

In a stunning development, President Barack Obama confirmed late Sunday evening that Osama bin Laden, the leader of terrorist group Al-Qaeda responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks, was killed Sunday in Pakistan.

Obama made the announcement in a televised address shortly after 11:30 PM ET, about an hour after reports of bin Laden’s death had made their way onto the Internet.