‘Life is precious’: Teacher uses personal experience to educate students about Sept. 11th
Lauren Leto, who was in the 7th grade when America was attacked on September 11, 2001, uses a letter she wrote to herself about that day to teach her students at Strawberry Crest High School.
Lauren Leto, who was in the 7th grade when America was attacked on September 11, 2001, uses a letter she wrote to herself about that day to teach her students at Strawberry Crest High 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.
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.
'Tunnel To Towers' founder walks from Pentagon to Shanksville to Ground Zero
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation assists those who serve their country and their communities. Most recently, they paid off the mortgage for the family of fallen Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation assists those who serve their country and their communities. Most recently, they paid off the mortgage for the family of fallen Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen.
WTC survivor keeps memories of friends and saviors alive ‘to keep freedom free’
Anne Koster was working on the 81st floor of the World Trade Center's north tower when the first plane struck. Her survivor guilt weighs on her deeply, which is why she takes every chance she gets to honor the memory of those who died and those who saved her.
Anne Koster was working on the 81st floor of the World Trade Center's north tower when the first plane struck. Her survivor guilt weighs on her deeply, which is why she takes every chance she gets to honor the memory of those who died and those who saved her.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
The NYPD said it is treating the 9/11 anniversary in an 'elevated threat environment' despite no known credible threats against New York City.
9/11 as American History: Schoolteachers prepare lessons
Schoolteachers and administrators on Long Island are faced with the challenge of teaching an important piece of history that most of their students weren't even alive for — the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Schoolteachers and administrators on Long Island are faced with the challenge of teaching an important piece of history that most of their students weren't even alive for — the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
From Ground Zero to Afghanistan, veteran reflects on rage and perspective
Bryan Stern remembers running from the disintegrating World Trade Center, turning around, and not being sure that what he was seeing was even real. After that, he headed to Afghanistan: "I remember wanting my pound of flesh."
Bryan Stern remembers running from the disintegrating World Trade Center, turning around, and not being sure that what he was seeing was even real. After that, he headed to Afghanistan: "I remember wanting my pound of flesh."
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.
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.
Too young to remember Sept. 11th themselves, students reflect on lives lost
Each flag placed into the ground represents a person: 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001. Students and faculty at USF Sarasota-Manatee joined together and planted each flag as a remembrance.
Each flag placed into the ground represents a person: 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001. Students and faculty at USF Sarasota-Manatee joined together and planted each flag as a remembrance.
World Trade Center's final recovered steel beam to be centerpiece of St. Pete memorial
The monument will feature a 30-foot copper phoenix wing and a half-moon wall featuring hundreds of hand-painted tiles. But the beam will be the centerpiece, hoping to emulate America post-9/11 as a phoenix rising from the ashes.
The monument will feature a 30-foot copper phoenix wing and a half-moon wall featuring hundreds of hand-painted tiles. But the beam will be the centerpiece, hoping to emulate America post-9/11 as a phoenix rising from the ashes.
'America is under attack:' Bush was in Sarasota classroom when grim news came
On an otherwise unremarkable Tuesday morning, President George W. Bush was in Florida to discuss education initiatives at an elementary school. But that visit was interrupted by the worst terror attack on American soil.
On an otherwise unremarkable Tuesday morning, President George W. Bush was in Florida to discuss education initiatives at an elementary school. But that visit was interrupted by the worst terror attack on American soil.
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.
Thousands of firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to Ground Zero, including more than 300 specialized canine search and rescue teams.
9/11 attack prompted more security, less privacy for travelers
Ask anyone old enough to remember travel before Sept. 11, 2001, and you're likely to get a gauzy recollection of what flying was like.
Ask anyone old enough to remember travel before Sept. 11, 2001, and you're likely to get a gauzy recollection of what flying was like.
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.
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.
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.