9/11 Victims Compensation Fund: Where does it stand?
As the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attack approaches, thousands of victims have already received compensation but many more could still be eligible -- and keeping the funds active has been an uphill battle.
9/11 sites: Original satellite images show aftermath of terrorist attacks
Satellite images taken in the days after the 9/11 attacks reveal the sobering impact on all three sites.
Army officer who lost both legs in Afghanistan reflects on enlisting after Sept. 11th
Dan Berschinski was just 17 on the morning that the World Trade Center was attacked by terrorists. Now at 37, the retired Army infantry officer is reflecting on that tragic day and the role he and other young soldiers played in Afghanistan.
9/11 expert on the ‘accidents of history’ aboard Flight 93 that saved countless lives
A new book titled 'The 19th Hijacker' details the heroic acts of the passengers aboard Flight 93 who revolted against the hijackers and likely saved countless lives when the plane went down in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Andrew Card recalls the moment he broke the news: 'America is under attack'
The chief of staff to President George W. Bush remembers the start of that Tuesday September morning like everyone: Blue skies and the sun shining. But he was not in New York or Washington; he was with the president at a Sarasota elementary school.
Americans asked to honor 20th anniversary of 9/11 through service
AmeriCorps, which has spent decades uniting Americans through service, is calling for volunteers for 9/11 Day projects — hoping to recapture the unity that swept the nation after the attacks.
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge reflects on 9/11, recalls how America 'pulled together'
Tom Ridge, a former governor of Pennsylvania and the first secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), recalled how America "pulled together" in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks, as the U.S. will commemorate 20 years since the attacks on Saturday.
‘I can hear you! The rest of the world hears you’: George W. Bush’s bullhorn speech
Former President George W. Bush lifted a bullhorn to his lips and gave a historic speech from the rubble at Ground Zero after the World Trade Center towers fell on Sept. 11, 2001. This is what he said.
Tunnel to Towers: Brother of firefighter who died on 9/11 made helping others his mission
Stephen Siller lost his life on 9/11 as he helped people escape the World Trade Center before it collapsed. His brother, Frank, started “Tunnel to Towers,” a foundation aimed at helping other military and first responders’ families.
Remembering Ronald Bucca, 'The Flying Fireman' | 9/11: 20 Years Later
To understand just how Fire Marshal Ronald Bucca ended up inside the south tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, one must understand what happened to him in the line of duty in 1986.
Most Americans over 30 remember where they were on 9/11, survey says
“Nothing can capture the feeling I had walking out of Carlyle on Union Square and seeing the first tower smoking,” Michael Roth told New York University.
9/11: Over 20 years, public opinion on wars, terrorism shifted, Pew says
Research compiled by the Pew Research Center shows that in the decades since 9/11, Americans’ outlooks on wars, politics and terrorism have dramatically shifted.
20 years later, coping with trauma of 9/11
From first responders, to survivors, to family members of the victims, many are still coping with the trauma 20 years later. Therapist Dr. George James shares tips for dealing with long-term PTSD.
2 more 9/11 victims identified this week
New York City's medical examiner's office is continuing the difficult task of identifying remains recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center.
NYPD treating 9/11 anniversary in 'elevated threat environment'
The NYPD said it is treating the 9/11 anniversary in an 'elevated threat environment' despite no known credible threats against New York City.
New DNA technology approved to identify remains of more than 1,100 victims 9/11 victims
Cutting-edge DNA technology will be used to analyze the remains of more than 1,100 victims of the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center that have yet to be identified.
Dogs of 9/11: Heroic canines combed debris, offered comfort
Thousands of firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to Ground Zero, including more than 300 specialized canine search and rescue teams.
Biden to visit 9/11 memorial sites to mark 20th anniversary of attacks
Biden will visit ground zero in New York City, the Pentagon and the memorial outside Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where United Flight 93 was forced down, the White House said Saturday.
Surviving 9/11 was 'just the first piece of the journey'
Twenty years later, Sept. 11 survivors bear scars and the weight of unanswerable questions. Some grapple with their place in a tragedy defined by an enormous loss of life. They get told to “get over” 9/11. But they also say they have gained resilience, purpose, appreciation and resolve.
Biden signs executive order to declassify some 9/11 documents
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.