Muslims brace for 9 11 anniversary tensions rise in communities
Muslim communities across the United States bolster security at mosques and partner with faith leaders as the September 11 anniversary nears. Amid feared protests near Ground Zero and Quran burnings, leaders urge vigilance, public service, and unity while addressing Islamophobic sentiment and legal concerns.
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Victor Begg
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Washington
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Tampa
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Islamic Community Center of
Phoenix
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Arizona
Los Angeles murals fade as graffiti erodes city legacy
Ernesto de la Loza surveys his 42 murals and finds only seven remain amid graffiti, whitewash, and sun, a loss tied to illegality debates and neglect. Mural pioneer Judith Baca notes ongoing destruction while LA’s vast wall art once defined by civic and cultural pride faces a shrinking presence.
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Ernesto de la Loza
Judith Baca
University of California
Social and Public Art Resource Center
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Zorba
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Inert World War II grenade found in Goodwill box
Albuquerque police evacuated a Goodwill store after a collection box yielded a World War II style inert grenade, a pistol, ammunition and marijuana. Bomb squad removed the grenade for demolition. police did not disclose gun type or marijuana amount.
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N.M
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