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NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- The USS New York's captain said it felt like "coming home" when the ship, built in part with World Trade Center steel, arrived at a New York harbor Monday.
USS New York Cmdr. Curt Jones spoke as the amphibious assault vessel completed its journey to its namesake city from Norfolk, Va., in preparation for its official commissioning, The New York Times said.
"It's fantastic to be here," Jones said. "It really does feel like we're coming home."
The USS New York will be used to transport U.S. troops to various global locations once it is commissioned on Saturday.
The ship's executive officer, Cmdr. Erich Schmidt, said sailors on board the vessel lined the rails in anticipation of their New York arrival Monday.
"They wanted to stake out a good spot," Schmidt told the Times.
The USS New York is partially constructed out of 7.5 tons of steel from the rubble of the World Trade Center buildings, brought down by the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (UPI) --
Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning last week against the international community, which imposed sanctions last month targeting the regime's vital oil exports and central bank.
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MESA, Calif., Feb. 10 (UPI) --
Jesse Farrelly, the 20-year-old son of filmmaker Bobby Farrelly, has died in Costa Mesa, Calif., after a long battle with drug addiction, his family said.
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ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 10 (UPI) --
Greek workers went on strike Friday, the second time this week they walked off their jobs to protest the country's new austerity programs.
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