New Yorkers pause on week anniversary of attacks
New Yorkers marked one week since the World Trade Center attacks with a moment of silence at 8 48 am for 201 dead and 5422 missing. Firefighters, rescue workers and residents reflected amid lingering fear, hope and resolve as streets improved after the prior day’s transit disruptions.
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Backlash Against Sikhs Grows Across United States
A Sikh minister in Rockville Maryland reports harassment after the September 11 attacks as backlash crimes against Sikhs Hindus and Muslims spread. The United Sikhs in Service of America cites 196 such hate incidents online. Balbir Singh Sodhi, a Sikh in Mesa Arizona, was shot dead outside his gas station with Frank Silva Roque charged with first degree murder.
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Jewish New Year Observances Tighten Security Across U S Synagogues
As the High Holy Days begin, synagogues nationwide boost security after last week’s terror attacks. In Manhattan, three officers watched a Reform seminary in Greenwich Village while attendees prayed for peace and resilience during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
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Security Tightens at Airports After Hijack Attacks
After last week's hijackings, airports nationwide implement anti-terror rules restricting curbside check in and open knives. At Logan Boston police and federal officers inspect bags with dogs while some glitches slow travel and ill leads seek tougher screening.
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Game makers pull New York imagery after attacks
U S companies suspend or delay releases of terrorism themed games after the World Trade Center attacks. Activision defers Spider Man 2 Electro with redesigned version due holidays. Ubisoft delays Rogue Spear Black Thorn until imagery of towers is removed. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 erases World Trade Center from skyline. EA offers trades for Red Alert 2 covers while avoiding major edits to game content.
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