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The remains of the World Trade Center stands amid the debris following the terrorist attack on the building in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. (AP Photo/Alex Fuchs)

9/11 Politicized By Mosque, Koran Controversy

For almost a decade, the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was marked by somber reflection and a call to unity, devoid of politics. Not this time.

2010/09/10

Donald Trump Greets Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih

Mosque Developer: Trump’s Offer ‘Cheap Attempt’ At Publicity

The developer of the proposed Islamic center near the site of the World Trade Center is calling Donald Trump’s offer to by him out a “cheap attempt to get publicity.”

2010/09/10

(AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, Pool)

Imam: I Understand The Sensitivity, But …

The man behind the mosque finally stepped in front of the cameras on Wednesday night. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf said he’s not changing locations.

CBS 2HD–2010/09/08

(AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, Pool)

Imam Of Proposed Ground Zero Mosque Breaks Silence

After months of keeping quiet, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf is responding to criticism about the proposed Islamic community center and mosque near Ground Zero.

2010/09/07

This is the proposed site for Park51. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Gov. Wants Ground Zero Mosque Talk To Pause

He called for a one week moratorium on the controversial debate.

2010/09/07

(AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, Pool)

Imam Rauf Returns To U.S. Following Middle East Tour

The imam who has become a public face of a proposed Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero has returned to the United States following a tour of the Middle East.

2010/09/06

Residents and lawmakers demonstrate against the Ground Zero mosque. (credit: WCBS)

S.I. Hosts Peaceful Ground Zero Mosque Protest Sunday

Opponents of Park51, the proposed mosque and Islamic cultural center near the World Trade Center site gathered at Memorial Garden in Staten Island Sunday, WCBS’ Ginny Kosola reports.

2010/09/05

Ground Zero (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

9 Years Gone, Everyone’s A Ground Zero Stakeholder

Ground Zero, depending on whom you talk to, is a scar on this city where horror still lingers, a bustling hive symbolizing the resilience of a nation, or simply, for those who live and work nearby, a place where life goes on.

CBS New York–2010/09/05

Ground zero mosque site (file)

Campaign Cash Follows Lazio’s Fight Over Mosque

Republican Rick Lazio’s underfunded campaign for governor of New York attracted big donors dedicated to anti-terror efforts after he called for a probe of funding for the proposed Ground Zero mosque.

2010/09/04

Proposed Mosque Site Near Ground Zero

Exclusive: Concerns Mounting Over Ground Zero Mosque Funding

New and disturbing questions are mounting about the source of funding for the so-called Ground Zero mosque and cultural center.

2010/09/03

NEW YORK - AUGUST 18:  Pedestrians stand outside of the proposed site for the Cordoba Initiative Mosque and Cultural Center which would be blocks from Ground Zero on August 18, 2010 in New York City. Following comments last week to American Muslims from President Barrack Obama which were interpreted as supporting the building of an Islamic cultural center and mosque near Ground Zero, the controversy surrounding its location, just blocks from Ground Zero, has escalated. Despite polls showing national opposition to the center, both New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and numerous prominent Jewish groups have voiced their support for the center. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Poll: NYers Conflicted On Ground Zero Mosque

A new poll finds that New Yorkers are conflicted about the proposed Islamic center near ground zero.

2010/09/03

Activists Hold Protest At Ground Zero Mosque Site (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Mosque Debate Could Overshadow 9/11 Ceremony

The city’s annual remembrance of the day terrorists attacked the WTC has always been a somber affair, but dueling demonstrations over the Ground Zero mosque are scheduled for Sept. 11.

2010/09/01

(AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, Pool)

Ground Zero Mosque Imam Returning To U.S.

Rauf returns at a time of increased worry over just where the money for Park51 is coming from.

WCBS 880–2010/09/01

This is the proposed site for Park51. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Poll: NY’ers Want Mosque Funding Investigation

Despite assurances from its developer, an overwhelming number of New Yorkers want prosecutors to keep tabs on the financing for the proposed mosque and cultural center near Ground Zero.

CBS New York–2010/08/31

Sharif El-Gamal

Who Is The Man Behind The Ground Zero Mosque?

As the Ground Zero mosque controversy continues to simmer, questions continue about the background of the man who wants to build the $100 million Islamic cultural and religious center.

2010/08/30

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