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'Hope can grow from tragedy'
NEW YORK — The names of the Sept. 11 dead echoed across ground zero Sunday in a haunting but hopeful tribute on the 10th anniversary of the terror attack. ... Read more

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Remembering 9/11

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Smithfield to stop use of gestation crates

RICHMOND, Va. — Smithfield Foods Inc., the world’s largest pork producer, said Thursday it plans to end the practice of keeping pregnant hogs at the company’s farms in small metal crates. ... Read more

Museums, churches honor 9/11 victims

The St. Joseph community played out somber and solemn roles to coincide with Sunday’s national remembrances of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks a decade ago. ... Read more

A beautiful day, then horror

Jeff Bloemker remembers his beautiful walk to the White House, 10 years ago today. ... Read more

Patching together 9/11 thoughts, prayers

A huge red, white and blue quilt, covered with children’s 9/11 thoughts and fears, hangs on the Lindbergh Elementary School cafeteria wall. ... Read more

'See something, say something'

As the country attempted to recover in the aftermath of 9/11, officials in Northwest Missouri began to formulate ways to keep this corner of the state safe from security threats. ... Read more

What it takes this sad day to remember

Some mathematics of our security arises from the fine print, a casualty estimate that informs a ledger. ... Read more

Life after that day

Today, Jake Huerta turns 10. Unlike last year, he won’t share his birthday celebration with his sister Emmaleah, who will be 7 at the end of the month. ... Read more

‘I realized I wasn’t invincible’

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Air Force One arrived in Washington as Penni and Chuck Fox discussed the day’s events in their yard near the runway at Andrews Air Force Base. ... Read more

Finding the right words

With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 taking place this Sunday comes the question of how pastors will address it in their services. A few who will make note of the milestone shared with the News-Press the messages they’ve planned: ... Read more

Lafayette students honor 9/11 victims

A flood of students trickled out of Lafayette High School, all with American flags in hand. ... Read more

Remembering the terror

Flipping through her scrapbook of Sept. 11, 2001, Karla Long knows she will never forget the time she worked at ground zero. ... Read more

Fire museum to hold Sept. 11 event

The St. Joseph Fire Museum will hold a 10-year Sept. 11 Memorial Remembrance on Sunday at the museum, 11th and Penn streets. ... Read more

Teacher, students saw history as it happened

Words from the young got to the heart of the tragedy, in Earl Sharp’s view. One of his sixth-grade students offered a terse assessment of a day unlike any American day. ... Read more

Reader R.S.V.P.: Where were you on 9/11?

Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. Where were you when the attacks occurred? What do you remember? How did the tragic events of that day affect you and your family? The News-Press wants to hear your stories. ... Read more

The world changed after 9/11

I can remember being 13 years old and thinking that things would never be the same after 1968. ... Read more

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