Funds to improve security drying up
Kansas received federal grants for security rising from 844000 to 28.8 million over four years. Officials say funds bolster emergency response for terrorist threats and natural disasters, aiming for an all hazards approach including communication and coordination capabilities.
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Ahmed Jerome Jakmouj’s name defies 9/11 prejudice
Ahmed Jerome Jakmouj was six weeks old on 9/11. A family friend urged changing the name to avoid bias, but his parents kept Ahmed Jerome, honoring his grandfathers. Ten years later his mother notes growing diversity in his Deerfield School class helps him feel less singled out.
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Unlikely Army Love Story Born From 9/11 Courage
Teen companions Jake Robinson and Katherine Rob inson grew up in Virginia and Ohio and met after enlisting in the Army following the 9/11 attacks. Both served in Army intelligence and trained at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. They later married after years apart, hinting their paths crossed in the field rather than in peacetime.
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9/11 memories ten years on and impact described
The report reflects on the 9/11 aftermath a decade later noting changes in how terrorism is taught and researched. It mentions a EU professor inspired by images of the World Trade Center creating a quilt and recalls a newsroom editor's memorable day. Obama calls for unity and service as vigils and prayers mark Ground Zero.
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Lessons from past decade still evolving
Historians reflect on the 9/11 attacks and other major U.S. losses, noting civilians died in 2001 while emphasizing the enduring impact. Jonathan Earle of Kansas University and Lawrence educators assess causes, changes, and losses as the nation recalls the decade since the tragedy.
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