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Published September 11Morning Edition hosts recount their experience covering 9/11 in D.C. and New York
Morning Edition hosts Steve Inskeep and Michel Martin both reported from the Sept. 11 terror attack sites. Steve recalls reporting outside the Pentagon and Michel recounts her time in lower Manhattan.
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Published September 09Trump honors Nyack 9/11 hero Welles Crowther with Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump held a White House ceremony Tuesday honoring 9/11 first responders and officials and posthumously presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the family of Welles Remy Crowther, the Upper Nyack native known as the “Man in the Red Bandana.”…
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Published September 09National Guard member arrested after drawing gun on fellow soldier in D.C.
A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of a task force to fight crime, has been arrested for pulling a gun on a fellow Guard member in an alleged dispute over regulation haircuts.
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Published September 09National Guard member arrested in DC, accused of drawing gun on fellow Guard member
A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of a task force to fight crime, has been arrested for pulling a gun on a fellow Guard member in an alleged dispute over regulation haircuts.
How Washington Transformed the National Mall for the Great American State Fair
Nearly two months after the Great American State Fair, photographs from June 28 offer a look at how Washington transformed the National Mall for America’s 250th anniversary celebration.
From Los Angeles to Washington: My America 250 journey
A nighttime departure from Los Angeles began my personal America 250 journey across the country, through Houston and into Washington, D.C., where my family’s connection to the nation’s founding gave the arrival special meaning.
Through Algae and Rain, the Washington Monument Still Reflects America’s Founding Ideals
Despite algae-green water, rain and ripples, the Washington Monument remained reflected in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool—a powerful symbol of America’s founding ideals enduring through troubled and imperfect times.
Memory Endures in the Rain: Visitors Honor the Korean War Veterans Memorial Despite Stormy Weather
Despite steady rain on June 28, 2026, veterans, families, and visitors continued to explore the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The scene served as a reminder that the sacrifices of the Korean War—and the stories behind them—continue to be remembered and passed…
Standing Between Ideals: Reflections from Arlington Memorial Bridge
Standing on Arlington Memorial Bridge after a summer rainstorm, visitors can see the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the Potomac River, and the Tidal Basin from a single vantage point. The view offers more than a striking panorama—it invites reflection on the…
Trump rushed from White House Correspondents’ Dinner after sounds of possible gunfire
President Trump and several cabinet members were rushed from the event in Washington, D.C. after several loud sounds were heard. The Secret Service appeared to have one person in custody.
Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
The federal judge's decision continues to block above-ground construction on the $400 million White House ballroom, allowing only below-ground work on a bunker and other "national security facilities" at the site.
Commission of Fine Arts votes to move ahead with Trump’s proposed victory arch
The seven-member body, whose ranks are composed of Trump appointees, was expected to approve the arch. The proposed monument strongly resembles Paris' Arc de Triomphe, but almost 100 feet taller.