Thousands gathered together at ground zero in New York City, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania in remembrance of those who died by terrorist attacks ten years ago. President Obama, former President George W. Bush, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other dignitaries were present at commemorations. [New York Times]
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Intelligence reports potential terror threat to U.S. on anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
U.S. intelligence reported they found unconfirmed information that Al Qaeda militants in Pakistan had plans to attack Washington D.C. and New York City in coordinated car bombings on the tenth anniversary of 9/11. Counterterrorism officials briefed the President on the matter and have stated that the information received was “specific and credible” but not confirmed. [Wall Street Journal]