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At Ground Zero, Families Are Exploring The New Quiet Space

Family members of the victims entered the 9/11 Memorial Plaza for the first time today. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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At Ground Zero, Families Are Exploring The New Quiet Space

September 11, 2011 • Designed as both a park and a place of remembrance, families of the victims are already using the new memorial for both purposes.

Chengdu Diary

Seismic Instruments

May 22, 2008 • As almost every Chinese school child can tell you, they are models of Didong Yi, the world's first earthquake detection device.

Politics

Karl Rove, the President's 'Boy Genius'

June 13, 2006 • The news that Karl Rove will not be prosecuted in the CIA leak investigation ends months of speculation surrounding the man known as the 'architect' or 'boy genius' for his successful management of President Bush's campaigns -- and for crafting a presidential grand strategy for conservatism in the 21st century.

Senate Holds New CIA Chief Hearings

Hayden Tells Senate Panel NSA Monitoring Is Legal

May 18, 2006 • In Senate confirmation hearings, Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden faces tough questions over his role in the Bush administration's warrantless wiretapping program, which he insists is legal, and his ability to transition to a civilian agency.

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