Afghanistan and the Taliban: From 9/11 to today
Twenty years ago, Taliban-led Afghanistan fell to a U.S.-led coalition in the months after the Sept. 11 attacks. For Afghans, that means 20 years of change in an arc that's run from early hope to despair.
Twenty years ago, Taliban-led Afghanistan fell to a U.S.-led coalition in the months after the Sept. 11 attacks. For Afghans, that means 20 years of change in an arc that's run from early hope to despair.
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.
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.
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
20 years after 9/11, scars, pain from loss remain
Twenty years later, Jack Grandcolas still remembers waking up at 7:03 that morning.
Twenty years later, Jack Grandcolas still remembers waking up at 7:03 that morning.
Girl Scout captures emotional first-person stories for 9/11 documentary
Filmmaker Ellie Alloway produced, shot, and edited a documentary about several survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. She is 16.
Filmmaker Ellie Alloway produced, shot, and edited a documentary about several survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. She is 16.
Motorcycle ride from LA to NYC underway to honor 9/11 firefighters
A group of motorcyclists began a cross-country ride to NYC from LAFD's training center to honor the memory of the first responders who lost their lives while trying to save others during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
A group of motorcyclists began a cross-country ride to NYC from LAFD's training center to honor the memory of the first responders who lost their lives while trying to save others during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Never Forget Concert to honor 9/11 victims
The Never Forget Concert will be held at Jones Beach on Saturday to honor the thousands of innocent people who lost their lives on 9/11.
The Never Forget Concert will be held at Jones Beach on Saturday to honor the thousands of innocent people who lost their lives on 9/11.
FBI to review more 9/11 records for possible public release
The U.S. Justice Department said it intends to provide families of 9/11 victims with more information about the lead-up to the terrorist attacks in connection with a federal lawsuit seeking to hold the government of Saudi Arabia accountable.
The U.S. Justice Department said it intends to provide families of 9/11 victims with more information about the lead-up to the terrorist attacks in connection with a federal lawsuit seeking to hold the government of Saudi Arabia accountable.
The Never Forget Walk is a 500 mile journey to NYC
Tunnel to Towers CEO Frank Siller just kicked off a five-hundred-mile walk from Washington D.C., which will culminate on September 11th at Ground Zero in remembrance of the 2,977 lives lost that day.
Tunnel to Towers CEO Frank Siller just kicked off a five-hundred-mile walk from Washington D.C., which will culminate on September 11th at Ground Zero in remembrance of the 2,977 lives lost that day.
Man to honor 9/11 crews by pushing drink cart from Boston to New York
A former flight attendant who lost several colleagues when United Flight 175 was flown into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, is honoring his friends on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks by pushing an airline beverage cart from Boston to ground zero in New York.
A former flight attendant who lost several colleagues when United Flight 175 was flown into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, is honoring his friends on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks by pushing an airline beverage cart from Boston to ground zero in New York.
Retired FDNY fireboat to open as a floating museum
The John D. McKean is a retired fireboat. It served in the FDNY for 55 years. It will soon open to the public as a floating museum.
The John D. McKean is a retired fireboat. It served in the FDNY for 55 years. It will soon open to the public as a floating museum.
Budget crisis forcing 9/11 Museum to scale back plans for 20th anniversary
A massive budget crisis means the 9/11 Museum in Lower Manhattan is dropping plans for special exhibitions, as the nation prepares to mark 20 years since the terrorist attacks.
A massive budget crisis means the 9/11 Museum in Lower Manhattan is dropping plans for special exhibitions, as the nation prepares to mark 20 years since the terrorist attacks.
Wisconsin dad breaks push-up record to honor first responders
Nate Carroll of Wisconsin averaged 4,111 push-ups every day for 365 days.
Nate Carroll of Wisconsin averaged 4,111 push-ups every day for 365 days.
Tunnel to Towers 5K to return in September
The 5K run and walk goes through the Hugh Carey Tunnel from Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan in honor of Firefighter Stephen Siller, who died on 9/11.
The 5K run and walk goes through the Hugh Carey Tunnel from Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan in honor of Firefighter Stephen Siller, who died on 9/11.
Park renamed in honor of Luis Alvarez, Ground Zero hero
Luis Alvarez, a retired NYPD Bomb Squad detective, died in June 2019 after a long battle with cancer stemming from his heroic work at Ground Zero after 9/11.
Luis Alvarez, a retired NYPD Bomb Squad detective, died in June 2019 after a long battle with cancer stemming from his heroic work at Ground Zero after 9/11.
Guantanamo prisoners now getting COVID-19 vaccine
A senior defense official tells The Associated Press that prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention center can begin getting the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Monday.
A senior defense official tells The Associated Press that prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention center can begin getting the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Monday.
9/11 Museum acquires prayer bench used by Rev. Mychal Judge
A prayer bench used by a Fire Department chaplain killed in the collapse of the World Trade Center towers was driven to the New York area to join the collection of the Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum.
A prayer bench used by a Fire Department chaplain killed in the collapse of the World Trade Center towers was driven to the New York area to join the collection of the Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum.
Tribeca Film Festival to be held June, in-person
The Tribeca Film Festival said Monday that it plans to hold its 20th edition in-person this June
The Tribeca Film Festival said Monday that it plans to hold its 20th edition in-person this June
First Muslim NFL coach says 9/11 attacks changed his life
Robert Saleh, the new head coach of the New York Jets, returns to the city that shaped his life during one of the country's darkest moments.
Robert Saleh, the new head coach of the New York Jets, returns to the city that shaped his life during one of the country's darkest moments.
Soldier arrested in plot to blow up NYC 9/11 Memorial
A U.S. Army soldier was arrested Tuesday in Georgia on charges that he plotted to blow up New York City's 9/11 Memorial and attack U.S. soldiers in the Middle East, authorities said Tuesday.
A U.S. Army soldier was arrested Tuesday in Georgia on charges that he plotted to blow up New York City's 9/11 Memorial and attack U.S. soldiers in the Middle East, authorities said Tuesday.