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President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and others observe a moment of silence on the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday to mark the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

National

Nation Remembers 9/11 On 13th Anniversary Of Attacks

10:41am September 11, 2014

by Scott Neuman

President Obama, the first lady and vice president gathered for a moment of silence at the White House. Other ceremonies are scheduled at the Pentagon, in New York and in Shanksville, Pa.

National

Child Migrants Settle Uneasily In The Big Easy

9:05am September 11, 2014

by Claudio Sanchez

U.S. immigration officials have allowed tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors from Central America to join family members or other guardians in the U.S. Nearly 1,000 are in New Orleans, for now.

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'Ask The White Guy' About The Hawks

8:58am September 11, 2014

by Michel Martin

Atlanta Hawks co-owner Bruce Levenson's email about the diversity of the team's fans could end his run in the NBA. But were his comments really out of bounds?

Politics & Government

Congress Will Eventually Vote On Force Against Islamist Militants

8:24am September 11, 2014

Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Mike Rogers talks to Steve Inskeep about whether Congress will authorize military action against militant members of the Islamic State.

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Music & Culture

Jazz Arranger Gerald Wilson Dies At 96

8:24am September 11, 2014

Bandleader, composer and arranger Gerald Wilson died Monday at his home in Los Angeles. Wilson's career stretched from the swing era of the 1930s into the 21st century.

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Politics & Government

Islamic State Is A Serious Threat To U.S. Interests, Rubio Says

8:24am September 11, 2014

President Obama has laid out his strategy for dealing with militant members of the Islamic State. Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. Marco Rubio for his reaction.

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National

Airline Social Media 'Command Centers' Direct Complaint Traffic

6:29pm September 10, 2014

by Lauren Silverman

Southwest Airlines has joined a growing number of airlines that are hiring social media "first responders" to help with customer relations.

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Researchers speculate that the Omega-3 fatty acids in fish may help maintain good blood flow to the inner ear.

Women Who Eat Fish Twice Weekly Cut Their Risk Of Hearing Loss

4:56pm September 10, 2014

by Allison Aubrey

Something as simple as eating fish can help lower the risk of hearing loss, researchers say. All types of fish helped. And since many people don't eat fish at all, there's an opportunity here.

The Maiden Blush, Chenango Strawberry and Duchess of Oldenburg are heirloom apples found in old orchards across Colorado, which was once a major apple-producing state.

The Comeback Of The Endangered Colorado Orange, An Apple

4:03pm September 10, 2014

by Stephanie Paige Ogburn

The Colorado Orange is no orange; it is an apple, with a unique texture and citrus taste. There's a new effort to bring it and other endangered Colorado apples back from the brink of extinction.

Does smoking pot make it less likely that you'll go to college?

Heavier Teen Pot Smoking Linked To Problems In Young Adults

3:59pm September 10, 2014

by Nancy Shute

Daily smokers are less likely to graduate from high school or college and are at higher risk of suicide, according to an analysis of three long-term studies of teenagers in Australia and New Zealand.