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Islamic Center's Bid for Federal Funds Draws Fire

(Nov. 23) --The developers of a proposed Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero are seeking federal redevelopment grants reportedly worth $5 million, further infuriating some families and first responders. "I think it's an insult to the 9/11 families. It's another smack in the face," retired Deputy Fire...

The 5 Strangest Mysteries Surrounding 'Lady al-Qaida' Aafia Siddiqui

(Sept. 23) -- The judge who sentenced "Lady al-Qaida" Aafia Siddiqui to 86 years in prison referred to her as an "enigma." U.S. District Court Judge Richard Berman sentenced the 38-year-old mother of three on Thursday for her conviction for trying to kill American officers and FBI agents in Afghanistan a day after she...

Remembering 9/11 and the Night at Shea Stadium That Brought Everyone Together

The morning of September 11, 2001 started a bit overcast. I left home at my normal time but anticipated a very busy day at work because I had organizational telemeetings scheduled for the entire day. Every Mets minor league club had its own time window in which we were going to discuss each player in the organization and...

Imam: Moving NY Mosque Could Spark Violent Backlash

NEW YORK (Sept. 9) -- The imam behind a proposed Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero cautioned Wednesday that moving the facility could cause a violent backlash from Muslim extremists and endanger national security. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf told CNN that the discourse surrounding the center has become so...

Evangelist Bill Keller: Glenn Beck and Gandhi 'Going to Hell'

NEW YORK (Sept. 5) -- During the the inaugural worship service of a proposed "9/11 Christian Center at Ground Zero" on Sunday, evangelist minister Bill Keller slammed Islam and Mormonism as "lies from Satan." At the same time, Keller maintained that his project was not in opposition to the proposed construction of an...

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06/06/11 Special Father's Day Brunch to raise money for entry... Source: BucksLocalNews.com - Newtown PA The community is invited to join Michael and Lavinia Smerconish by commemorating all the fathers lost on September 11th, 2001 with a brunch at their home in Solebury Township on Father's Day, Sunday, June 19.