Richard Drew on photographing the "Falling Man" on 9/11

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“ John Dickerson asked, "When did you start making pictures?" "The minute I came out of the subway," Drew replied.”

Lessons of first (1993) WTC bombing went unheeded

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“Ten years ago, a bomb exploded in the car park of the World Trade Center building in New York, killing six and injuring over 1,000.”

Note: This article is from 2003-- ten years after the first terrorist attack on the World Trade Center which occurred on February 26th . . . way back in 1993! The attack on 9/11 was the second terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in less than a decade. On February 26, 1993,...

3rd conservative radio host who condemned vaccines dies of Covid

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“A conservative Florida radio host who spoke out against Covid-19 vaccines died after a weekslong fight with the virus, marking the third radio...”

Frantic For False Covid Cure Ivermectin, Some Turn To A Pro-Trump Telemedicine Website

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“The demand for ivermectin, a drug primarily used to deworm animals that has become the latest false cure for Covid-19, has risen as many turn to a...”

‘Absolutely Not’ Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) Says U.S Isn’t On Track To Get Americans Out Of Afghanistan Before Deadline

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“Absolutely not. And that’s based on discussions with people who are talking to folks on the ground. ”

Dance Video: 1st Place Boogie Woogie Fast Final - Sondre & Tanya

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‘As they’re being intubated, they still don’t believe it.’ The COVID denial won’t die

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“Our friends in health care have seen plenty to impale the heart in this COVID-19 pandemic, but nothing more tragic than this: the sight of...”

Georgia governor calls out National Guard to help in hospitals as cases surge

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“"I continue to urge all Georgians to talk to a medical professional about getting vaccinated."”

The Story Behind Northern Ireland’s Peace Walls

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“Belfast is a small city, but it’s demarcated by almost 100 ‘peace walls’ that separate Catholic and Protestant areas.”

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COVID vaccines to be required for military under new US plan

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“In memos distributed to all troops, top Pentagon leaders said the vaccine is a necessary step to maintain military readiness.”