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Red Cross Launches Nationwide Information Hotline
The American Red Cross launches a new toll-free national information, compassion and support hotline in response to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
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Military Families Look to Red Cross for Support
As the threat of war looms, and America prepares a military retaliation against the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Red Cross is gearing up to show its support.
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Paul Harvey to Air Blood Donor Clarification
The Red Cross plans to freeze donated units of blood that have been donated over the past few weeks. Nationally syndicated radio personality, Paul Harvey, will clarify a statement he made recently to reflect this fact.
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Red Cross Prepares for Afghan Refugee Crisis
As Americans try to return to their normal lives, thousands of Afghans are fleeing their homes to avoid a possible U.S. military strike. Members of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are ready to help.
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Red Cross Nurses Treat an Injured City
In the first few days following the attack, medical needs were urgent. Two weeks later, the focus is on follow-up care, and volunteer Red Cross nurses continue to work all over the city.
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Pentagon Staffers Donate Blood to Honor Fallen Colleagues
For the past two Mondays, part of the workday for many Pentagon employees has included a stop at the American Red Cross blood drive.
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Respite Centers Offer Havens for NYC Workers
The Red Cross is now operating fully equipped "respite centers" inside the hot zone for city workers, to give them a comfortable place to escape for a few minutes or several hours.
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American Red Cross Commits Initial $100 Million to Help Families
Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, the American public responded with an outpouring of generosity, turning to the American Red Cross with donations of blood, sweat and money.
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Daily News Digest
Breaking news from the investigation and response to the terrorist attacks of September 11. Courtesy of U.S.News & World Report. Updated twice daily.
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Red Cross Grateful to AirLifeLine Midwest Pilots
In the midst of a ban on air travel, pilots from AirLifeLine Midwest were granted special permission to fly an emergency mission for the American Red Cross.
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College Students Emotional and Motivated to Help
On campuses all over the country, college students are putting schoolwork, social engagements and sports aside to help their peers and the rest of America recover from the horror of last week's terrorist attacks.
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Unemployed World Trade Center Workers Turn to Red Cross
Red Cross service centers in New York are now offering immediate financial assistance and counseling to those affected by the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center.
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Red Cross Chapters Help Communities Cope With Tragedy
The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 created an abrupt change in reality for Americans, and Red Cross chapters around the country have mental health volunteers ready to help people cope with their fears and stress.
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Boston Area Red Cross Continues to Counsel Grieving Families of Crash Victims
As families of the victims of the Boston hijacked flights continue to grieve, the Boston Red Cross remains on call to provide badly needed emotional support to everyone affected by the horrific events of a week ago.
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Across the Country, the Red Cross Responds to the Sept. 11 Attacks
Updated: Sept. 28
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