9/11 fallout includes decades of worry about toxic WTC dust
The U.S. has spent $11.7 billion on care and compensation for those exposed to the toxic dust and fires that burned at ground zero for weeks after the attacks.
Photos of 9/11: Scenes from terror attack left indelible memory
While nearly one-fifth of the country is too young to remember firsthand the day that forever altered the course of history, photos of the horrific event ensure the 9/11 is never forgotten.
Air Force fighter pilot says he was prepared to use his plane as a weapon to protect DC on 9/11
The nation is just one day away from marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks and stories of bravery from those who responded are still being told.
9/11 Ride of Hope brings awareness to mental health of first responders
The 9/11 Ride of Hope will take 20 active, retired and surviving family members of first responders on a bike ride from New York City to Arlington, Va.
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.
Franklin Boys Prep students will plant 2,977 flags in school’s front lawn
The students at Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy were not alive to witness the 9/11 attacks, but on Friday, they will place 2,977 flags on the school's front lawn. Each flag will have a name of the person who died that day and each child will choose a name to learn more about that individual.
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.
September 11th memorial locations around the Tampa Bay area
Throughout the years since the September 11th attacks, many Tampa Bay Area communities have added memorials honoring the fallen first responders and victims.
20 years later, students in classroom with President Bush describe lives shaped by Sept. 11th
This class of Florida second graders had a front-row seat as the horror of September 11th unfolded. While all have taken different paths, each one was forged by history from the moment they never expected.
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.
Sept. 11th family members hope declassified documents clarify Saudis' alleged role in attacks
September 11th family members are suing the Saudi government on claims it bankrolled and helped coordinate the terror attacks, and they may soon have more evidence in their case.
‘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.
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.
'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.
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.
‘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.
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.