9/11 flag lost in Flight 93 memorial fire

• Flag that flew over U.S. Capitol on 9/11 is destroyed in a fire


• Friday's blaze destroyed headquarters of Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania


• Headquarters complex is about two miles from the memorial


• Flight 93 crashed on September 11, 2001, after hijackers took over the plane

(CNN) -- The flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol on September 11, 2001, was destroyed in a fire at the headquarters of the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, memorial to United Airlines Flight 93, the National Park Service said Saturday.

The blaze Friday destroyed the headquarters complex of Flight 93 National Memorial, dedicated to the 40 passengers and crew who died when Flight 93 crashed outside the town in southwestern Pennsylvania during the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. The plane went down, killing all on board, as passengers fought back against the hijackers, according to investigations.

Investigators said the terrorists were most likely trying to turn the airplane toward Washington to hit a major political target, such as the Capitol.

In a statement, the National Park Service said the items that survived the fire included the majority of 820 oral histories conducted since 2005, the archival photo collection and 480 DVDs containing tens of thousands of images of the crash scene, investigation, temporary memorials and construction of the permanent memorial.

"Unfortunately, the flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol on September 11, 2001, was destroyed," the statement said.

The flag was donated by former House Speaker Dennis Hastert during last month's 9/11 anniversary ceremony at the crash site.

Also lost in the fire were a handful of personal items of passengers and crew recovered from the crash site and from families, copies of DVDs of the annual commemoration ceremonies and meetings of the memorial's federal advisory commission, and about 100 "tribute items" to the passengers and crew left by visitors since 2001.

NPS spokesman Mike Litterst said the fire was being jointly investigated by the National Park Service and Pennsylvania State Police. The cause has not been determined.

Litterst told CNN affiliate WJAC that the buildings had fire alarms but no sprinklers.

Some charred documents have blown away from the fire scene and can be found on the grounds, Litterst said.

"We've got museum recovery teams to help us salvage items that may be smoke damaged or fire damages," he said.

A memorial employee, who is also a member of the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department, suffered minor first-degree burns attempting to extinguish the blaze, which started about 3 p.m. Friday.

"We continue to be grateful that there was no loss of life to visitors or employees, especially given the speed with which the fire engulfed the structures," Litterst said in the statement.

Ken Nacke, whose brother Louis was on Flight 93, helped raise funds for the Flight 93 National Memorial and advised in its planning.

"It's heartbreaking that we spent all this time to have this happen," he said Friday. "All the blood sweat and tears that went into building this."

Neither the memorial itself nor the new visitor center currently under construction -- both located about two miles from the headquarters -- were affected, Litterst said.

The memorial's visitor center will include traditional and interactive exhibits, public programs and information about the history of Flight 93.

United Airlines Flight 93 was traveling from Newark, New Jersey, to San Francisco when hijackers took over the plane, according to the 9/11 Commission.

Since 2001, more than 1 million people from around the world have visited the crash site.

What you need to know about the Flight 93 National Memorial

CNN's Aaron Cooper, Deanna Hackney and Laura Bernardini contributed to this report.

11 Colorado kids have mystery illness

• Another child in Colorado is hospitalized with limb weakness, MRI abnormalities


• 11 children in Colorado and four in Boston have similar symptoms


• Mother of one of the Colorado children describes "scary experience"

(CNN) -- Another child in Colorado has been hospitalized with partial paralysis, Children's Hospital Colorado announced Friday.

Doctors don't know what is causing the mysterious neurological illness. They have identified 10 other children at the hospital with similar symptoms: limb weakness, cranial nerve dysfunction and abnormalities in the spinal gray matter. Four children in Boston also match the criteria for this illness, doctors say.

The mother of one of the Colorado children described the family's "scary experience" at a telebriefing on Friday.

It started with a cough. Then the girl became lethargic and her fever rose.

Her mom took her to the doctor, but the girl's blood work looked fine. Doctors sent her home to rest.

The next day, the girl complained of weakness in her arm.

"I thought that she was being dramatic and faking it," her mom said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

But over Labor Day weekend, the muscle weakness got worse. "She kept dropping her corn on the cob." Almost two weeks after the illness started, the girl was admitted to the hospital.

Some of the children in Colorado and Boston have tested positive for enterovirus D68, a virus that has been sending children around the country to the hospital with severe respiratory illness. But others had no signs of the virus in their system.

"It's probably going to be weeks to months in terms of trying to understand what's happening," said Dr. Samuel Dominguez with Children's Hospital.

As of Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had confirmed 500 cases of respiratory illnesses caused by enterovirus D68 in 42 states.

Enterovirus D68 has also been found in samples from four people who died recently, according to the CDC, but it's unclear what role the virus played in their deaths. It's possible that enterovirus had nothing to do with them. The virus is very common, especially in the late summer and early fall, with the CDC estimating 10 million to 15 million infections each year in the United States.

"I tend to be a fairly calm, laid-back mom," the girl's mother said when asked about her recommendation for other parents. "Yes, things are mysterious, and it's hard in life when we can't get an exact answer, but I really feel that it's not something that other people should panic about."

Her daughter has returned to school and continues to do physical therapy to regain strength in her am. Several children are still in the hospital, Dominguez said.

"The other kids who have been admitted have continued to be stable ... they're not getting worse but they're not showing dramatic improvement."

CNN's Jordan Bissell contributed to this story.

Marriott fined for blocking guests' Wi-Fi

The FCC says Marriott blocked guests' Wi-Fi networks last year during an event at a hotel and conference center in Nashville.

• Marriott fined for blocking guests' personal Wi-Fi during a conference


• FCC announces $600,000 fine against hotel chain


• FCC: Marriott must cease "unlawful use of Wi-Fi blocking technology"


• Hotel chain says it was acting to protect guests "from rogue wireless hot spots"

(CNN) -- Think hotels are deliberately blocking your personal Wi-Fi networks so you'll buy theirs?

No, it's not just a conspiracy theory. It turns out the federal government is concerned about it, too.

Marriott has agreed to pay a $600,000 fine after the Federal Communications Commission found the company blocked consumer Wi-Fi networks last year during an event at a hotel and conference center in Nashville.

At the same time, Marriott was charging exhibitors and others as much as $1,000 per device to access the hotel's wireless network, the FCC announced Friday.

"Consumers who purchase cellular data plans should be able to use them without fear that their personal Internet connection will be blocked by their hotel or conference center," FCC Enforcement Bureau Chief Travis LeBlanc said in a statement.

Federal law prohibits people from using a device that interferes with cellular, GPS or wireless networks.

It's the first time the FCC has investigated a hotel property for blocking its guests' Wi-Fi, according to a senior FCC official with knowledge of the investigation. The unlawful blocking isn't "jamming" in the traditional sense, where someone uses a jammer device to block wireless signals. Instead, Marriott employees were using the hotel's own Wi-Fi system to block other people's hot spots, the FCC official said.

The order doesn't just affect one Marriott property.

Under the FCC consent decree, Marriott must not block guests' Wi-Fi at all of the properties it owns and manages. The company must also file compliance plans with the FCC every three months for three years.

A federal investigation of the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville found that Marriott employees had used "containment features of a Wi-Fi monitoring system" at the hotel to prevent people from accessing their own personal Wi-Fi networks.

"It is unacceptable for any hotel to intentionally disable personal hot spots while also charging consumers and small businesses high fees to use the hotel's own Wi-Fi network," LeBlanc said. "This practice puts consumers in the untenable position of either paying twice for the same service or forgoing Internet access altogether."

The Boogie Down Bronx

Marriott issued the following statement Friday afternoon defending its actions:

"Marriott has a strong interest in ensuring that when our guests use our Wi-Fi service, they will be protected from rogue wireless hot spots that can cause degraded service, insidious cyber-attacks and identity theft," the statement said. "Like many other institutions and companies in a wide variety of industries, including hospitals and universities, the Gaylord Opryland protected its Wi-Fi network by using FCC-authorized equipment provided by well-known, reputable manufacturers.

"We believe that the Opryland's actions were lawful. We will continue to encourage the FCC to pursue a rulemaking in order to eliminate the ongoing confusion resulting from today's action and to assess the merits of its underlying policy."

In March 2013, the FCC received a complaint from someone who had attended an event at the Gaylord Opryland and claimed the hotel was "jamming mobile hot spots so that you can't use them in the convention space," the FCC statement said.

Saving a Flying Fortress

Blocking a traveler's personal Wi-Fi will only serve to aggravate hotel guests further, said Benet Wilson, who blogs about travel at AviationQueen.com.

"Travelers are already annoyed that higher-end hotels continue to charge for subpar Wi-Fi, which is why they bring their own," Wilson told CNN.

"So it's really galling when you hear of a company like Marriott, which has a good reputation that does something that causes a major inconvenience to its customers. And the fact that they profited off of their customers in such a blatant way also doesn't help."

Marriott and its brands operate more than 3,000 hotels in the United States, according to the company's website.

Ex-Haiti dictator 'Baby Doc' dies

• Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier has died of a heart attack


• He ruled Haiti with an iron fist from 1971 to 1985


• He fled Haiti, was accused of human rights violations, but evaded prosecution

(CNN) -- Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier died of a heart attack in Port-au-Prince at the age of 63, a family member told CNN Saturday.

Known by his nickname "Baby Doc," the so-called "President for life" actually fled Haiti in 1985 and stunned Haiti when he returned 25 years later.

He was charged with human rights crimes within days of his return, but he successfully argued in court that the statute of limitations had expired on charges that included torture, rape and extrajudicial killings.

Human rights groups decried the court ruling that spared Duvalier.

In February, a Haitian appeals court ruled that the lower court was wrong and that there is no statute of limitations for human rights violations. The ruling reopened the possibility that Duvalier could face such charges, but he died before a judicial investigation decided whether to pursue the charges.

Duvalier inherited the title of "President for life" in 1971 upon the death of his father, Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier, who had ruled with an iron fist through his paramilitary force, the Tonton Macoute.

Just 19 years old when he came to power, Baby Doc became one of the world's youngest heads of state.

Haitians initially celebrated his ascension, thinking the young man would be less oppressive than his father, but that didn't turn out to be the case.

Duvalier used his father's security apparatus to continue ruling in a totalitarian fashion.

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His 15 years of rule were a time of repression in Haiti that included the torture of opponents and the taking of political prisoners.

In addition, there were allegations that "Baby Doc" embezzled hundreds of millions of dollars.

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International had documented what they call systematic human rights violations under Duvalier's rule. Both organizations accuse Duvalier of imprisoning and torturing hundreds of Haitians, including journalists, and using violent means to silence voices of opposition.

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Amnesty gave the public prosecutor in the Duvalier case 100 documents that it said detailed cases of human rights violations.

Amnesty International's documents told the experiences of cobblers, taxi drivers, filmmakers, mechanics, distillers and even hairdressers, all of whom, they say, were arrested for anti-government activity.

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CNN's Pierre Meilhan and Moni Basu contributed to this report.

'Star Wars Rebels' a link to the past

The cast of "Star Wars: Episode VII" unites well-known "Star Wars" names with some up-and-coming actors. At least one cast member, Daisy Ridley, is so new she has just a few acting credits to her name. You can see her in the back right of this cast photo, wearing a necklace and talking to "Star Wars" veteran Carrie Fisher. Here's who she'll star with:

Actors Pip Andersen, left, and Crystal Clarke were picked from an open casting call to join the movie. Andersen is skilled in the training discipline parkour, and "Episode VII" will be one of Clarke's first feature films.

The rumors about Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o joining the cast turned out to be true. In May, she was announced as the newest actress to join the saga. Nyong'o won the best supporting actress Oscar for her breakthrough role in "12 Years a Slave."

Gwendoline Christie, currently known as Brienne of Tarth on HBO's "Game Of Thrones," joins "Episode VII" and will next be seen as Commander Lyme in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1."

John Boyega is best known for the 2011 sci-fi action comedy "Attack the Block." Boyega has been one of the actors rumored to be a top choice for the lead role.

Adam Driver is a multifaceted actor who'll presumably get to show more of his range in "Star Wars: Episode VII." While he's best known for playing a quirky love interest on "Girls," Driver has also appeared in feature films "J. Edgar," "Lincoln," "Frances Ha" and "Inside Llewyn Davis."

Oscar Isaac had a breakthrough role in 2013 as the cranky singer-songwriter Llewyn Davis in the drama "Inside Llewyn Davis." We can't imagine his work in "Star Wars: Episode VII" will require him to sing, but it would be awesome if it did; Isaac has proved he's got a great set of pipes.

Andy Serkis is setting himself up to have a busy few years. The celebrated actor will next appear in this summer's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," which will be followed by "Star Wars: Episode VII" next year. After that, he's expected to appear in another "Tintin" movie, "The Adventures of Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun."

Does the name Domhnall Gleeson sound familiar? That might be because you remember him as Bill Weasley in the last two movies of the "Harry Potter" franchise. But Gleeson has established himself with a host of other projects, including 2010's "Never Let Me Go" and 2013's "About Time." Suffice to say that if you don't know Gleeson by now, you will after "Star Wars: Episode VII."

When we learned that "Episode VII" is supposed to take place 30 years after "Return of the Jedi" and feature a trio of newbies alongside some familiar faces, we were ready to bet the house that Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker would be one of the recognizable stars. It was an easy guess to make, though; Hamill has long been considered an unspoken done deal.

Carrie Fisher was one of the original "Star Wars" cast members who initially said she was on board the new movie, only for her rep to backtrack and say the actress was kidding. But Abrams' announcement is no joke: the former Princess Leia has returned.

After playing coy with the press for months, Harrison Ford has officially been announced as a part of the "Star Wars: Episode VII" cast. The actor is expected to reprise his role of Han Solo.

We can't be the only ones who are supremely relieved to see that Anthony Daniels, the voice of C-3PO, will be back in action.

Obviously, you can't have Daniels' C-3PO without Kenny Baker's R2-D2. Just the thought of splitting up the droids is heartbreaking!

Peter Mayhew is probably somewhere warming up his voice for that famous Chewbacca roar. The actor was rumored to be reprising the character in "Star Wars: Episode VII," but it wasn't official until Abrams' announcement.

Max von Sydow is one of the veteran actors joining the upcoming "Star Wars" movie. It isn't clear what the wide-ranging thespian will do in Abrams' picture, but we can rest assured that he'll bring his respected acting chops to the part.

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• The animated series premieres on Friday night


• It's set 14 years after "Episode III"


• Disney purchased the franchise from George Lucas

(CNN) -- "Star Wars" fans, take heart -- Disney Channel has got you.

The network premieres the animated series "Star Wars Rebels" on Friday night, before the show moves to its regular time on Mondays beginning October 13.

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Writing for IGN, Matt Fowler notes that while some fans have already started complaining about the project being a kid's show, "it's actually very much in line with the tone of the original 'Star Wars' trilogy."

" 'Star Wars Rebels' is set 14 years after 'Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith' and five years before 'Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope,' " Fowler wrote. "It takes place during an era when the Galactic Empire is securing its grip on the galaxy and hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights while a fledgling rebellion against the Empire is taking form."

There is already plenty of excitement for the upcoming "Episode VII" film, which is due out in late 2015. The Disney company purchased the "Star Wars" franchise from creator George Lucas in 2013. The filmmaker said then that it was "time for me to pass 'Star Wars' on to a new generation of filmmakers."

"I've always believed that 'Star Wars' could live beyond me, and I thought it was important to set up the transition during my lifetime," Lucas said.

"Star Wars Rebels" has already been given the green light for a second season.

Fire at Flight 93 National Memorial

• NEW: Some 911 artifacts may have been damaged, park service says


• Fire breaks out at headquarters of memorial to United Airlines Flight 93


• Headquarters complex is about two miles from the memorial in Pa.


• Flight 93 crashed on September 11, 2001, after hijackers took over the plane

(CNN) -- A fire erupted Friday at the headquarters of the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, memorial to United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed on September 11, 2001, officials said.

"There is a potential for 9/11 memorabilia loss due to a fire," according to a statement from the National Park Service, but the extent of the damage is not known yet.

NPS spokesman Mike Litterst said 10% of the archives and museum collection was stored in the damaged buildings, but much of it was kept in a fireproof safe.

Among the items in the damaged buildings was a U.S. flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol on the day of the terrorist attack. The flag was given to the Flight 93 National Memorial last September 11. Its status was not known.

Four buildings were damaged, the park service said. Heavy rain helped the firefighting efforts.

Seven fire companies responded to the blaze, which started about 3 p.m., said Geraldine Budzina, a Somerset County dispatcher. No injuries were reported.

"I think stuff has been lost"

Ken Nacke, whose brother Louis was on Flight 93, said many 9/11 artifacts -- including notes and other mementos left at a temporary memorial at the crash site -- were being stored in the area where the fire burned.

He said he had spoken Friday with the head of Families of Flight 93 shortly after the group president was contacted by the memorial's superintendent.

"I think stuff has been lost," Nacke said. "I just don't know what has been lost. I know the layout of the buildings and I wouldn't be surprised. It's heartbreaking that we spent all this time to have this happen. All the blood sweat and tears that went into building this."

Nacke helped raise funds for the Flight 93 National Memorial and advised in its planning.

"At the temporary memorial, people would leave cards, T-shirts and handmade stuff that was very comforting to us," he said. "That's why it's heartbreaking. I hope none of this stuff is lost."

Cause of fire is unknown

Clouds of dark smoke could be seen billowing into the blue sky over the grounds Friday afternoon on a live webcam.

"We are deeply saddened to learn that a fire occurred at the Flight 93 National Memorial headquarters," Gordon Felt, president of Families of Flight 93 said in a statement. "We understand that no one was injured, and we are grateful for that."

"Neither the memorial proper nor the new visitor center currently under construction were affected, as the headquarters is located approximately two miles from those sites," Litterst said.

Initial reports were of extensive damage to the complex, Litterst said. All employees and volunteers were safely evacuated.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation, he said.

40 people died in the plane crash

The memorial park is dedicated to the 40 passengers and crew who died when Flight 93 crashed outside the town in southwestern Pennsylvania. The plane went down, killing all on board, as passengers fought back against the hijackers, according to investigations.

The memorial, still incomplete, includes a visitor center with traditional and interactive exhibits, public programs and information about the history of Flight 93.

United Airlines Flight 93 was traveling from Newark, New Jersey, to San Francisco when hijackers took over the plane, according to the 9/11 Commission.

Investigators said the terrorists were most likely trying to turn the airplane toward Washington to hit a major political target.

The 2,200-acre memorial park is managed by the National Park Service. The second phase of construction is to be completed by 2015.

Since 2001, more than 1 million people from around the world have visited the crash site.

What you need to know about the Flight 93 National Memorial

CNN's Aaron Cooper, Deanna Hackney and Laura Bernardini contributed to this report.

3 high school players die in 1 week

• A varsity football player dies after suffering game injury


• Tom Cutinella, 16, was transported to a hospital and died later


• Police in New York say he suffered a serious head injury

(CNN) -- A varsity football player from suburban New York high school died after colliding with an opponent during a game, a school official said.

Tom Cutinella, a 16-year-old student at Shoreham-Wading River High School, suffered a serious head injury during Wednesday night's game against Elwood-John H. Glenn High School, according to Suffolk County Police spokeswoman Joan Jesinger.

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Cutinella was transported to Long Island's Huntington Hospital, where he died later, Jesinger said.

He was the third high school football player to die in the last week, according to published reports.

Jesinger said police were investigating Cutinella's death.

"It was the result of a typical football play," Superintendent Steven Cohen told reporters Thursday. "It was just a freak accident."

Cutinella stood up after the collision and then collapsed, Cohen said. The player had been blocking for a teammate, Newsday reported.

"Right now, our focus is really on the suffering that Tom's family and this community is going through," Cohen said, adding that the issue of a possible concussion was a matter for later discussion.

Cohen said Cutinella was "beloved by everyone who knew him" and his death "touched everyone in this community very deeply."

Cutinella excelled academically, had a great sense of humor and was a member of a peer-to-peer assistance program, Cohen said

Shoreham-Wading River High School Principal Dan Holtzman said that a crisis team was assembled.

"We've worked very hard to make the high school a very comfortable and family-like environment and the support that students are showing for each other today really demonstrates that," Holtzman said.

In Alabama, Demario Harris Jr., 17, of Charles Henderson High School in Alabama died Sunday -- two days after making a tackle in a football game, according to AL.com. The official cause of death was not immediately known.

His father, Harris Sr., wrote on Facebook: "My family and me are dealing with a rough situation and we really appreciate everyone well wishes and prayers. And contrary to various media reports my son had a brain hemorrhage, not an aneurysm, that was caused by a hit he took during Fridays game. He may have had a pre existing condition but there is no way to tell now."

On September 26, Isaiah Langston, a 17-year-old student at Rolesville High School in North Carolina, collapsed on the field before a game, according to CNN affiliate WTVD. On Monday, his family confirmed he had died. The official cause of death is not known but his older brother told WTVD that his collapse on the field "had something to do with a blood clot in his brain."

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